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perfectly crispy golden air fryer asparagus spears on a white plate with lemon and parmesan

Air Fryer Asparagus

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb fresh asparagus spears trimmed
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • - ½ tsp black pepper
  • - ¼ cup parmesan shavings
  • - 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • - Red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes
  2. Wash and trim woody ends off asparagus spears
  3. Pat asparagus completely dry with paper towels
  4. Toss with olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper
  5. Place in single layer in air fryer basket
  6. Cook for 4 minutes then shake basket gently
  7. Cook another 4 minutes until tips are crispy and golden
  8. Transfer to serving plate immediately
  9. Top with parmesan shavings and red pepper flakes
  10. Serve with fresh lemon wedges