Air Fryer Asparagus
Fresh asparagus cooked in a single air-fryer layer with olive oil and pantry seasonings. Pecorino and lemon are optional finishes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus Fresh; woody ends trimmed, surfaces dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Full-batch amount, not per basket
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Serving Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pecorino cheese Optional grated topping; amount for all 4 portions
- 1 Lemon Optional; cut into wedges and squeeze to taste
Instructions
- Wash fresh asparagus and dry well. Remove woody ends, commonly 1–2 inches, and shorten spears if needed to fit the basket.
- Bring the air fryer to 390°F according to your model instructions. Toss the full pound with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange an uncrowded single layer. Cook approximately 3–4 minutes for thin spears, 5–7 for medium, or 7–10 for thick, turning or shaking midway when practical. Stop when stems are tender and tips lightly browned.
- Repeat with remaining seasoned asparagus; the estimate allows two batches, but basket size may require more.
- Divide into 4 sides. Optionally add the measured pecorino and offer wedges from the listed lemon. Refrigerate unused portions promptly.
Notes
Use fresh spears and a single basket layer. Oil and seasoning are the full-batch amounts, not per-basket additions. Cooking time allows two 10-minute batches; thin spears or one roomy basket finish sooner. Pecorino and lemon are optional. Refrigerate up to 3 days.