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Air Fryer Asparagus with Lemon Parmesan

By RecipeNest · Air Fryer

This tender-crisp Air Fryer Asparagus is brightened with lemon and savory parmesan cheese. It is a foolproof 10-minute side dish that pairs perfectly with steak, salmon, or chicken.

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Prep

3 min

Cook

7 min

Total

10 min

Servings

4

Calories

90

Air Fryer Asparagus with Lemon Parmesan
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss trimmed asparagus with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

  3. 3

    Arrange spears in a single layer. Air fry 6–8 minutes for tender-crisp, or 8–10 for softer.

  4. 4

    Transfer to platter, immediately sprinkle with parmesan, lemon zest, and juice.

  5. 5

    Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 90 calories

protein

4g

carbs

6g

fat

5g

fiber

3g

sugar

3g

sodium

290mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How thick should the asparagus be?+

Medium-thick spears work best — pencil-thin ones can burn fast. Adjust cook time down for thinner spears.

How do I trim asparagus?+

Snap the bottom of one spear — it breaks naturally where tender meets woody. Use that as your guide.

Can I add other seasonings?+

Absolutely — try balsamic glaze, red pepper flakes, or everything bagel seasoning.

Sarah Mitchell

Recipe by Sarah Mitchell

Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen

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