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Air fryer asparagus on a platter with lemon wedges.
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Air Fryer Asparagus Parmesan

Our family is loving this Air Fryer Asparagus recipe. This method takes just 10 minutes and results in perfectly cooked asparagus with a crispy Parmesan coating.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer asparagus
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed and washed
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup Italian panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ Tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, coat trimmed asparagus in melted butter
  • 2. in a small bowl mix together the parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • 3. Pour over the buttered asparagus and toss them together to coat them thoroughly. 
  • 4. Place asparagus in your air fryer basket and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Toss asparagus halfway through.

    Serve warm.

Notes

Olive oil may be substituted for the butter
Regular breadcrumbs can be used instead of the panko bread crumbs that are a bit fluffier.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
You can make this same recipe using fresh green beans instead of the asparagus

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 489mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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