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Deliciously crisp and tender air fryer asparagus spears, seasoned with Parmesan cheese and herbs, arranged on a plate and ready to enjoy as an easy side dish.

Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus: Your Easiest Side Dish!

This quick and healthy air fryer asparagus recipe gives you perfectly tender-crisp spears with minimal effort. A fast, flavorful side dish ideal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic parsley salt
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • tongs or spatula
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Rinse asparagus spears under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and trim the woody ends.
  2. Place trimmed asparagus in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Sprinkle garlic parsley salt and Parmesan cheese (if using) over asparagus. Toss to combine.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes if needed.
  5. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if needed.
  6. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through for even browning.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish and optionally sprinkle with extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, firm asparagus with tightly closed tips. Try it with balsamic glaze, lemon zest, or everything bagel seasoning. Use vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.