Air Fryer Asparagus - an easy, fast and delicious air fryer asparagus recipe that is the perfect side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
1lbfresh asparagus
1-2tablespoonsolive oil
1/8teaspoonground black pepper
1-2teaspoonskosher salt
1tablespoonlemon zest
2-3tablespoonparmesan cheesegrated
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F.
Trim the tough ends off the asparagus stalks; discard.
Place asparagus on a plate and drizzle with olive oil; use hands to coat the asparagus making sure every inch is covered.
Sprinkle with pepper and kosher salt; toss again.
Place asparagus in basket or tray and sprinkle with lemon zest and parmesan cheese.
Let cook 6-9 minutes (see Notes).
Remove and serve immediately.
Notes
Air Fryer Model: if you are using an air fryer oven model I would recommend the shorter cook time of 6-7 minutes; if you are using a basket model then I would recommend 7-9 minute cook time.
Dairy-Free: to make this dairy-free simply omit the parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free substitute.