Air-Fryer Asparagus

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Air-fryer asparagus turns a favorite side dish into a quick and flavor-rich recipe that cooks in mere minutes.

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 375°. In large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Working in batches, place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket.
Cook until tender and lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 156 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.

This air-fryer asparagus recipe is packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing that the spears are tossed in before roasting. It's a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. —Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Recipe Creator

Community Cook