Fast And Easy Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus

Learn how to make Parmesan asparagus in the Air Fryer. Air fryer Parmesan asparagus is easy to make with only 4 ingredients!

This Air Fried Parmesan Crusted Asparagus Recipe uses fresh asparagus, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper. If you want to add some extra flavoring, just use your favorite herbs and spices to make it your own!

Follow these simple steps for Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus in less than ten minutes! Using the air fryer to fix vegetables will help you get a meal on the table quickly without a lot of extra effort.

Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus

Have you jumped on the air fryer craze?

I use my Ninja 5-in-1 Indoor Grill and Air Fryer for all sorts of dinners. It’s a life-saver when one of the kiddos wants some chicken nuggets or fried shrimp; plus I love how it revives leftover French fries into crispy wonders. Megan loves her Ninja 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Countertop Oven almost as much as we love our version! (Both of the links are affiliate links…we earn from qualified purchases but we truly love these appliances.)

While these features of air frying are great, the thing I love most is how you can transform a simple vegetable into a super quick amazing side dish with a great taste.

That’s exactly what this Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus is…amazing!

Air Fried Parmesan Crusted Asparagus Recipe

With only four simple ingredients, you’ll have this air-fried asparagus recipe on the table to serve along side any meal of your choice in no time.

The Parmesan Asparagus recipe is cheesy and delicious. I love how the grated Parmesan cheese gets lightly browned and toasty which gives a whole new layer of flavor.

To get the Parmesan to form a crust on the asparagus and to actually stay on, you need a special ingredient. Mayonnaise is the perfect ingredient to help form that crunchy, cheesy Parmesan crust.

Why does mayonnaise work in this recipe?

Most air fryer recipes contain some type of oil such as extra virgin olive oil. Mayonnaise is full of fat with one of the ingredients being oil. The mayo heats up and the oil separates out to help crisp up the outside of the asparagus.

Asparagus in the air fryer with parmesan cheese

It’s spring which means I have almost a pound of asparagus growing every single day. My Dad planted the most amazing asparagus patch in the middle of my yard (at the time, it was his Mom’s yard).

The asparagus stalks grow and grow and grow for approximately one month, and then it literally goes to seed until next year.

During that month, my family eats asparagus almost every single day.

Typically, I make a very easy Microwave Asparagus recipe, roasted asparagus, or sometimes, I whip up a simple asparagus salad. This prosciutto wrapped asparagus is also delicious!

Ingredient List for Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

• Fresh asparagus, washed, dried and woody ends removed (to remove, snap off the ends)
• Mayonnaise
• Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Black Pepper

How to Make Parmesan Asparagus in the Air Fryer

Step By Step Instructions

1. Wash and dry asparagus spears; trim asparagus and discard woody ends.
2. Preheat air-fryer to 375 degrees F.
3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
4. Toss asparagus in mayo mixture. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in air fryer basket.
5. Close and cook 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender and golden brown in color.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the air fryer or the microwave.

For the full recipe steps and ingredient amounts for air fried parmesan asparagus, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Recipe FAQs

• I use fresh asparagus, approximately 1 pound. More or less can be used if desired. Just eyeball the other ingredients. This recipe is hard to mess up.
• For the mayonnaise, I use regular but you could use one with less fat or with olive oil.
• Don’t overthink the grated Parmesan cheese. Use the cheap kind in the green plastic container.
• Black pepper is optional. If desired, add salt to taste.
• For a new spin, add in some dry Ranch or Italian seasoning with the mayonnaise.
• Want to make this in the oven? Check out this Sheet Pan Asparagus and Chicken recipe.
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What does asparagus pair well with?

1. 10-Minute Easy Lemon Chicken Pasta
2. Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Pork Roast
3. Old Fashioned Bologna Salad
4. Rosemary Lemon Pork Chop Marinade
5. Ground Beef and Egg Noodle Casserole 
6. Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham Steak
7. Crock Pot Continental Chicken 
8. Sour Cream Pork Chops
9. The Best Chicken Salad 
10. Ground Beef BBQ 

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