Air Fryer Asparagus with Garlic and Lemon
Crisp tender asparagus seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, cooked in the air fryer in about 15 minutes and finished with pecorino and lemon.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus washed, dried, and trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp grated pecorino cheese optional, for serving
- 1 lemon optional, for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Wash and dry the asparagus, then trim the woody ends by cutting about 1 to 2 inches from the bottom.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
- Toss the asparagus in a large bowl with the olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket once halfway, until tender and lightly browned. Thick spears may need up to 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with pecorino, and squeeze lemon over the top. Serve right away.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer to bring back some crispness. Nutrition is an estimate.