Air Fryer Asparagus
Crispy, flavorful asparagus dish made effortlessly in the air fryer, seasoned with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 27kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed Opt for vibrant, fresh asparagus.
- 1 spray Avocado oil cooking spray Used for coating the asparagus.
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground multi-colored peppercorns
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for spiciness preference.
- 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese For topping after frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3-4 minutes.
- Rinse the asparagus spears under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Trim the woody ends by snapping each spear where it naturally breaks.
- Place the trimmed spears in a bowl and spray them with avocado oil, tossing to coat.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, Himalayan pink salt, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the asparagus and toss until well-coated.
Cooking
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, checking at the 6-minute mark for doneness.
- Remove from air fryer and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
To ensure the best results, always preheat the air fryer and avoid overcrowding the basket. Adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving can enhance flavor.