Air Fryer Asparagus with Garlic & Parmesan
Crispy-tender asparagus spears finished with garlic, melted Parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in 12 minutes with minimal prep.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 92
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- ¼ tsp each salt and black pepper
- ½ whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Pat asparagus dry with paper towels.
- 2
Toss asparagus with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until coated.
- 3
Arrange asparagus in a single layer in air fryer basket, tips pointing up.
- 4
Air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- 5
Transfer to a serving plate and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan.
- 6
Squeeze lemon over the top and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket
- paper towels
- mixing bowl
- microplane or box grater
- tongs
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