Name: 10-Minute Air Fryer Asparagus with Parmesan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus (ends trimmed (448g)); 1 tsp. Olive oil spray (5g); ½ tsp kosher salt; ⅛ tsp black pepper; ½ oz shaved parmesan cheese (14g)

This Air Fryer Asparagus is an easy side dish topped with freshly shaved parmesan cheese. It is so quick to make, you can prep and cook it in 10 minutes or less!

It’s such a simple side it hardly needs a recipe, but I’ve found that veggies can be tricky to get just right in the air fryer, so this recipe is a must!

Lucky for you, I’ve figured out the perfect cooking time and temp for asparagus, so you don’t have to! My method will ensure you get the perfect, crispy asparagus in the air fryer every. single. time. 👍

Air fryer asparagus topped with shaved parmesan cheese in a bowl.

What You Need to Make Air Fryer Asparagus

To make the best air fryer asparagus, you’re going to need an air fryer! This air fryer is great, but any of them will do. Then you’ll just need a few simple ingredients like…

Asparagus
Olive Oil Spray (love using this one with no propellants)
Salt & Pepper
Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Lemon Zest (optional)

And that’s it! With those few simple ingredients, you’ll have the yummiest veggie side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Also, if you don’t want to get your air fryer dirty, you can use air fryer liners for easy cleanup…they’re especially great if you have a habit of not washing your air fryer after every use…👀

How to Cook Asparagus in the Air Fryer

This recipe calls for 1 pound of asparagus, but that’s AFTER I’ve done all the trimming of the tough stems. So I always buy a little extra asparagus, no biggie.

Start by bending and breaking a few asparagus at a time so that they snap naturally at the bottom to get rid of the woody ends. Spray your air fryer basket with oil, then add the asparagus. Next, spray your asparagus with a light mist of olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

Whenever I make vegetables in the air fryer, people always want to know the time and how long it takes to cook. So how long does it take to cook asparagus in the air fryer?

How Long to Cook Asparagus in the Air Fryer

It takes about 3-5 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit to cook asparagus in the air fryer to get them barely tender. It’s really important not to overcook this asparagus. No one wants mushy asparagus!

After taking the asparagus out of the air fryer, sprinkle with shaved parmesan and lemon zest (if you have it). Enjoy!

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Is Air Fryer Asparagus with Parmesan Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free?

This air fryer asparagus with parmesan is gluten-free! It does have parmesan though, so it’s not dairy-free.

Obviously, you can just skip the parmesan cheese at the end and have dairy-free asparagus that still tastes great! Or you can use some of my favorite dairy-free macro-friendly swaps including my favorite dairy-free parmesan!

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Main Dishes to Serve with Air Fryer Asparagus

Air fryer asparagus in a bowl with chicken and vegetables.

Asparagus in the air fryer is a great side dish because you can pair it with just about anything! You can make it simple and serve it with a side salad and your favorite grilled protein. I have a few grilled proteins on the blog that would go great with this recipe!

Just throw the asparagus in a bowl with protein and a carb, and you’ve got an easy meal. You could also pair it with your favorite macro-friendly burger. Or just eat the asparagus on its own as a snack!

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Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

This simple air fryer asparagus recipe is so delicious and easy you’ll want to make it for dinner every night….and you totally can. Not judging over here.

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