Does any vegetable say spring more than asparagus? If you have good ingredients, sometimes a simple recipe is all you need for utmost flavor. Cooking asparagus in an air fryer makes for a quick side with perfect results. Plus, I give directions for an easy, quick way to know where to break off the woody ends.
Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus
1 lb. asparagus (See preparation instructions below)
2 tsp. olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese or canned Parmesan cheese
1/2 lemon
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Place the asparagus in a resealable container. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Shake to coat. Place the asparagus in the air fryer basket and air-fry at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes until cooked as desired. Shake the basket once or twice while it's cooking.
Turn off the air fryer and sprinkle asparagus with the desired amount of Parmesan cheese. Close the air fryer drawer again for about a minute to allow the cheese to soften. Move the asparagus to a serving platter or plate, and grind some black pepper over it. Squeeze the lemon over the asparagus and serve.
Asparagus Preparation: Rinse asparagus thoroughly (especially the tips) with cold water. With two hands, gently bend the asparagus near the ends. You’ll be able to feel where it wants to break. Snap off the stalk end as far down as it will easily break.
Note: Every air fryer cooks differently so adjust accordingly. For reference, my air fryer is the Paula Dean 8.5 qt. (1700w).
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