Description
This air fryer asparagus recipe results in perfectly crisp and tender asparagus spears in just minutes. A quick and healthy side dish that’s full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 7-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the asparagus is tender and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the asparagus spears.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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