Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe Easy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Crust
A quick and easy air fryer asparagus recipe featuring a crispy lemon garlic Parmesan crust that delivers a perfect balance of tender asparagus and crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound/450 grams), trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (about 50 grams), freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (about 25 grams)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
Instructions
- Trim the asparagus by snapping or cutting off the tough ends (about 1-2 inches).
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it warm up for 3-5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan-panko mixture over asparagus and toss again until each stalk is evenly coated.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7-9 minutes, flipping gently halfway through cooking.
- Once cooked, immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice and let rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
Pat asparagus dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent soggy spots. Flip gently halfway through cooking to keep the crust intact. Fresh lemon zest is key for bright flavor. For dairy-free, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast. For gluten-free, use gluten-free panko or crushed gluten-free crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ bunch aspara
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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