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Air Fryer Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan is a delicious and quick recipe that may become your new favorite way to enjoy asparagus. Using this method, the asparagus cooks to a perfect crispiness in just minutes.
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This Air Fryer Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan recipe is a great example of how versatile and easy the Air Fryer can be for cooking. This recipe is both simple and incredibly flavorful!
In just 7 minutes, the asparagus is cooked to perfection while you prepare the lemon zest, lemon juice, and coarsely grated Parmesan cheese. Once the asparagus is done, simply toss it with the lemon zest and juice, plate it, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
As a fan of asparagus with lemon and Parmesan, I can confirm that this dish is absolutely delicious! With fresh asparagus in season, this recipe is a must-try for asparagus lovers who enjoy using the Air Fryer!
Ingredients Needed:
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- fresh asparagus
- Olive Oil
- salt and fresh ground pepper
- zest of one lemon
- juice of one lemon
- coarsely-grated Parmesan cheese
Recommended Air Fryer:
For this recipe, I used the Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven, which has a larger basket that can accommodate a pound of asparagus. This model is user-friendly and convenient, making it an excellent choice for air frying. If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to adjust the amount of asparagus accordingly.
Alternative Cooking Method:
If you don’t have an Air Fryer, you can follow the cooking instructions for Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan and prepare the asparagus on the grill instead!
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More Asparagus Recipes:
Explore Low-Carb and Keto Asparagus Recipes for more delicious ways to enjoy this spring vegetable! You can also find a selection of Sheet Pan Meals with Asparagus for more meal inspiration!
How to Prepare Air Fryer Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan:
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- Cut the asparagus into 2-inch diagonal pieces.
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place in the Air Fryer basket.
- If necessary, preheat the Air Fryer to 400F/200C, then cook the asparagus for 7 minutes. Check after 5 minutes if you prefer a slightly crisp texture.
- While the asparagus cooks, prepare the lemon zest, lemon juice, and freshly grated Parmesan.
- Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice. Grate the desired amount of Parmesan.
- Once the asparagus is cooked to your liking, toss it with the lemon zest and juice in the same bowl.
- Plate the asparagus and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Pairing Suggestions:
This lemon-parmesan asparagus pairs well with Baked Mayo-Parmesan Fish, Grilled Lamb Chops, Salmon Roasted in Olive Oil, Chicken Kabobs with Asian Marinade, or Baked Chicken Stuffed with Pesto and Cheese!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2 inch pieces
- 1 T olive oil
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- zest of one lemon (see notes)
- juice of one lemon (see notes.)
- 1/4 cup coarsely-grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Most asparagus doesn’t need to be washed, but wash and dry with paper towels if needed.
- Break one piece of asparagus to see where the woody part starts, trim all asparagus to that length and then cut the asparagus into diagonal 2 inch pieces.
- Toss asparagus with one tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and fresh-ground black pepper, and arrange in Air Fryer basket.
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F/200C if needed, then cook asparagus for 7 minutes. If you like your asparagus on the crisp side, I would start to check after about 5 minutes.
- While asparagus cooks get the lemon zest, lemon juice, and freshly grated Parmesan ready. Zest the lemon, then squeeze the juice. Measure out desired amount of freshly-grated Parmesan.
- When asparagus is slightly browned and done to your liking, put back into the same bowl and toss with the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Arrange on a plate and sprinkle with freshly-grated Parmesan.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield
4
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 5mgSodium 275mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 5g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
