Description
Make tender asparagus with a crispy Parmesan coating using your air fryer. This recipe delivers a flavorful, fry-like vegetable side dish quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by trimming the woody ends. Pat the spears completely dry with paper towels; this is key for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until slightly frothy. Add the olive oil and mix briefly.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each asparagus spear into the egg white mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Roll the damp asparagus in the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently so the cheese adheres well to all sides.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the coated asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time, until the Parmesan is golden brown and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove immediately and serve hot.
Notes
- Drying the asparagus thoroughly before coating prevents a soggy result.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated spears with cooking spray before the first 5 minutes of cooking.
- If your asparagus spears are very thick, you may need to add 1 to 2 minutes to the total cook time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 25