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10-Minute Air Fryer Asparagus

This fast and easy Air Fried Asparagus is a recipe I turn to again and again, all Spring and Summer long. Here I pair perfectly cooked crisp-tender asparagus with a kick of garlic and top it off with zippy lemon juice, lemon zest and creamy goat cheese.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword crispy, spring, summer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 62kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

For Topping

  • 2 ounces goat cheese
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
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Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the asparagus, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place asparagus in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Cook for 4 to 8 minutes, to desired doneness.
  • Transfer to a serving platter. Top with goat cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. If desired season with a pinch of flaky salt.

Notes

To make this in the oven, preheat your broiler and broil for 4 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.9mg