Easy Low-Carb Air Fryer Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2 inch pieces
• 1 T olive oil
• Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• Zest of one lemon
• Juice of one lemon
• 1/4 cup freshly-grated or purchased coarsely-grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Most asparagus can go straight to prep, but if yours looks gritty, rinse it and pat it dry with paper towels. Snap 1 stalk to find where the tough end begins, trim the rest to match, and slice the spears on the diagonal into 2 inch pieces.
2. In a bowl, coat the asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add salt and fresh-ground black pepper. Spread it out in the Air Fryer basket.
3. If your Air Fryer needs it, heat it to 400F/200C before cooking. Air fry the asparagus for 7 minutes, checking at about 5 minutes if you prefer it more crisp.
4. As the asparagus cooks, prep the lemon and cheese. Remove the zest first, squeeze the lemon for juice, and measure the freshly grated Parmesan.
5. When the asparagus is lightly browned and cooked the way you like it, return it to the same bowl and toss it with the lemon zest and lemon juice.
6. Transfer the asparagus to a plate and scatter the freshly grated Parmesan over the top.
7. Serve it hot and enjoy.