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Garlic Parmesan Asparagus-Two Ways

Make Garlic Parmesan Asparagus of two ways, your choice.  Use either our recipe for sheet pan asparagus or directions for the air fryer parmesan asparagus version

garlic parmesan asparagus

 

Springtime always means fresh asparagus on our Ranch.  The asparagus is just gorgeous this time of the year and is usually on sale.  I love enjoying the gourmet taste of roasted asparagus while I am saving those pennies.  And buying veggies in season really guarantees the freshness.  This Garlic Parmesan Asparagus recipes  is quick and has a rich caramelized taste, it is my favorite way to enjoy this springtime treat.

 

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sheet pan asparagus

This garlic parmesan asparagus can be roasted two different ways.  We use both according to our whims.  But the air fry parmesan asparagus recipe is great when one does not wish to heat up the house with the oven. 
 
 

Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of asparagus spears
  • 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese, shredded  

 

Equipment Needed:

 

How to make Sheet Pan Asparagus:

 

asparagus on sheet pan

 

Instructions for roasted asparagus on a sheet pan:

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F
  • Wash the asparagus thoroughly, lay the spears out on a cutting board. To remove the woody ends, grab a spear of asparagus at either end and bend until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough. (usually about one inch from the bottom) Repeat with remaining spears of asparagus
  • Spread out the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet pan. Pat dry. 
  • Drizzle olive oil all over the asparagus and then sprinkle the asparagus generously with  salt and black pepper. 
  • Place in oven and roast for about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic and roast for a additional minute or two.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 

 

How to make air fryer parmesan asparagus:

NOTE: We use our Ninja Foodi for all our air frying and our instant pot/pressure cooker recipes

Instructions:

  • Wash the asparagus thoroughly, lay the spears out on a cutting board. To remove the woody ends, grab a spear of asparagus at either end and bend until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough. (usually about one inch from the bottom) Repeat with remaining spears of asparagus, 
  • Pat asparagus dry and drizzle olive oil all over the asparagus and then sprinkle the asparagus generously with salt, black pepper and minced garlic.  Toss the asparagus well to evenly coat with the oil and seasonings.  
  • Place in air fry for 7-8 minutes at  390 degrees F until done to your satisfaction.  
  • Remove, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve. 

 

air fryer garlic parmesan asparagus

 

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Garlic Parmesan Asparagus -Two Ways

Make Garlic Parmesan Asparagus of two ways, your choice. Use either our recipe for sheet pan asparagus or directions for the air fryer parmesan asparagus version
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer parmesan asparagus, Garlic Parmesan Asparagus, sheet pan asparagus
Servings: 4
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Evelyn Osborn

Ingredients

Instructions

Instructions for roasted asparagus on a sheet pan:

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F
  • Wash the asparagus thoroughly, lay the spears out on a cutting board. To remove the woody ends, grab a spear of asparagus at either end and bend until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough. (usually about one inch from the bottom) Repeat with remaining spears of asparagus
  • Spread out the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet pan. Pat dry.
  • Drizzle olive oil all over the asparagus and then sprinkle the asparagus generously with salt and black pepper.
  • Place in oven and roast for about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic and roast for a additional minute or two.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Instructions for air fryer Parmesan asparagus

  • Wash the asparagus thoroughly, lay the spears out on a cutting board. To remove the woody ends, grab a spear of asparagus at either end and bend until it snaps. It will naturally snap where it starts to get tough. (usually about one inch from the bottom) Repeat with remaining spears of asparagus,
  • Pat asparagus dry and drizzle olive oil all over the asparagus and then sprinkle the asparagus generously with salt, black pepper and minced garlic. Toss the asparagus well to evenly coat with the oil and seasonings.
  • Place in air fry for 7-8 minutes at 390 degrees F until done to your satisfaction.
  • Remove, immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 3mg

5 from 4 votes
Recipe Rating




Kathy

Friday 18th of March 2016

Asparagus...the superstar of spring! Loved it! And I am planning on trying it also with a Ninja Foodi as soon as I can get one.

Tina

Saturday 11th of April 2015

I also have an Ninja Foodi, they are amazing, I use mine all the time. This was really easy and soooo good.

Jamie

Thursday 9th of April 2015

This looks great, Evelyn! Asparagus is one of our favorite Spring veggies! :)