Air Fryer Asparagus

5 from 1 vote

Whip up a healthy vegetable using less oil and fat than traditional frying! Air fryer asparagus is topped with melted parmesan cheese and bacon bits giving you a tasty crunch in every bite!

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Appetizer, Appetizers & Sides, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fried, air fried asparagus, asparagus, bacon

Servings: Servings

Calories: 145kcal

Author: Cynthia Rusincovitch

Ingredients

2 bunch asparagus
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/4 cup bacon bits to serve

Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer to 400F.
In the meantime, chop the hard tips of the asparagus and place them on a plate.
Mix olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and brush asparagus. Then, spread grated parmesan on top.
Cook the asparagus in the Air Fryer for 6 to 8 minutes or until they’re fork tender. You’ll probably need to work in two batches, so they do not overlap too much.
Serve warm with extra parmesan and bacon bits.

Notes

Texture Wise, these asparagus are like baked ones, juicy and slightly crunchy. Parmesan cheese provides a rich and nutty flavor that combines excellently with olive oil and bacon bits.

Tips

Check asparagus after 6 minutes of cooking to avoid burning. Then add a couple more minutes if needed.

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