Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy air fryer asparagus, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs for a nutritious side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pecorino cheese – optional for serving
- Lemon – optional for serving
Instructions
- Start by washing and drying the asparagus. Trim the ends by cutting off about 1-2 inches from the bottom.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Place the trimmed asparagus in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Arrange the seasoned asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for about 5-10 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Serve immediately, garnished with pecorino cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the basket for best results. Experiment with seasonings for a personalized flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg