Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus
Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus delivers crisp-tender spears with a savory Parmesan and breadcrumb coating that adds a toasty, salty crunch. It’s a quick side with fresh spring flavor, ideal for weeknights or pairing alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or pasta.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.01 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 11
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Put the asparagus spears in a large bowl and toss them with olive oil and seasoned salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; toss the oil-coated asparagus spears in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.
- 4
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the prepared basket.
- 5
Air fry until tender or to your preferred doneness, about 7 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.
- Calories 407.4 kcal High 20%
- Protein 4.16 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 16.9 g 6%
- Total Fat 36.77 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 3.03 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.73 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 102.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.47 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 59.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.63 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 231.57 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 43.1 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.35 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 407.4 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 407.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus healthy?
- Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 407.4 calories and 4.16 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.03 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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