Air Fryer Asparagus

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Asparagus is so good in the spring, and sometimes, you can find the really thick spears, like I did. This lovely side dish is ready in just a few minutes to enhance a weeknight dinner, or maybe something more special. Please be aware that different brands and sizes of air fryers may produce different results. If your asparagus is thin, reduce the cooking time.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Air Fryer Asparagus

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus

trimmed

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon seasoned salt

or to taste

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs

cooking spray

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a 5.8-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Place asparagus spears in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and seasoned salt.

Step 3

Combine grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in a bowl. Toss with asparagus spears until evenly coated. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and add the asparagus in a single layer. Air fry to desired doneness 7 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Air Fryer Asparagus

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 68.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.9g 8%

Carbohydrates: 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 3.4g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 2.2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 899.4IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 62.9mcg 16%

Calcium: 63.4mg 6%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 18.5mg 7%

Potassium: 241.5mg 7%

Sodium: 179.6mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 30.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.