How do you trim asparagus?

Sometimes asparagus gets a bad rap for being stringy or super chewy. That’s because as the asparagus plant matures, the base of the spear gets woody and thick. It’s essential to trim the ends so your asparagus dish is tender and chewy. There are two methods to trim asparagus. One way is to snap the asparagus at its natural breaking point. Bend the spear with your hands on each end, and it will naturally break at its woody end, leaving you a tender spear. Basically, bend and snap! (Any Legally Blond fans here?!) The next method is to use a sharp knife and trim off the woody end. You would make a cut where the color changes from a vibrant green to a more white color at the bottom of the spear.

Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

That depends on your air fryer. Some manufacturers recommend preheating, and others do not. Please check your owner’s manual for recommendations.

Can I use cooking spray on my air fryer?

No. If your air fryer has a non-stick finish, it is not recommended to use an aerosol cooking spray because it can damage the non-stick finish. For this air fryer asparagus recipe, it’s easy to coat with oil in a large bowl or sheet pan so there’s no need to use a cooking spray!

Can I reheat cooked asparagus?

Yes! The best way to reheat air fryer roasted asparagus is to use your air fryer! Place them in the air fryer at 350ºF for 2-3 minutes until warm throughout and crisp again.

Air Fryer Asparagus

Asparagus topped with Parmesan Cheese next to lemon wedges.

Print Recipe

Crispy and tender Air Fryer Asparagus is an under 10-minute healthy side dish your whole family will love! Top asparagus with Parmesan cheese and lemon to finish off this tasty, quick and healthy recipe!

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 5
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
lemon wedges

Instructions

Wash the asparagus is cold water and trim the asparagus to remove the woody ends. Dry the asparagus so the olive oil adheres to the spears.
Preheat air fryer if required. Be sure to check the recommended manufactured settings in your air fryer manual.
Add spears to a large bowl or quarter sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add trimmed asparagus to the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of your asparagus spears.
Remove asparagus from the air fryer basket and sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon wedge.

Notes

Please know that the cooking time will depend on your asparagus thickness, so watch it carefully. The thinner the asparagus, the quicker it will cook.

Keywords: Air fryer, asparagus, Parmesan cheese

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