Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Asparagus Fries
Make crispy asparagus spears resembling fries in your air fryer with a savory Parmesan crust. This recipe delivers a crunchy exterior and tender interior, perfect for a quick side or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by snapping off the tough, woody ends. Pat the spears completely dry with paper towels. This step helps achieve crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, toss the dried asparagus with the olive oil until lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan mixture over the oiled asparagus. Toss gently until the spears are evenly coated with the cheese mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius) for 3 minutes.
- Place the coated asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, which causes steaming instead of crisping.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the Parmesan is golden brown and crunchy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure your asparagus is very dry before oiling and coating.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for the best texture.
- Serve with a side of ranch dressing or lemon aioli for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of the batch)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10