Air fryer asparagus

Name: Air fryer asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 2 lb (900 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed (cut or snap off the tough base 2 to 3 cm); 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Italian seasoning; Zest of 1 lemon; Salt and pepper, to taste; ¼ cup (60 ml) finely grated pecorino (Microplane or fine side of cheese grater); 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice (for serving)

Preparation 5 min
Cooking 7 to 9 min
Servings 4
Freezing I do not suggest

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Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed (cut or snap off the tough base 2 to 3 cm)
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ tsp (2.5 ml) Italian seasoning
Zest of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup (60 ml) finely grated pecorino (Microplane or fine side of cheese grater)
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice (for serving)

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Preparation

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
Rinse the asparagus and dry thoroughly with a clean cloth. This is essential for perfect crispiness.
In a large bowl, gently toss the asparagus with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Handle gently to avoid breaking the stalks.
Place asparagus in the air fryer basket in a single layer (ideally, but 2 or 3 overlapping slightly is fine). Cook in batches if necessary.
Cook 5 minutes, shake the basket, then continue cooking 2 to 4 more minutes depending on asparagus thickness. Check regularly. Asparagus is ready when crispy on the outside and still slightly tender inside. Overcooked mushy asparagus is terrible.
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon zest, grated pecorino and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.