This quick asparagus is crisp-tender, garlicky, and finished with Parmesan and fresh lemon. Use either a Ninja Foodi Grill, a standard grill, or an air fryer for an easy vegetable side.
A QUICK NOTE
Cooking time depends on the thickness of the asparagus. Start checking at 5 minutes and continue cooking to your preferred tenderness.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
2 Tbsp avocado oil or another high-heat oil
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Juice of ½ lemon
DIRECTIONS
1. Place the trimmed asparagus in a large bowl. Add the avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then toss until evenly coated.
2. GRILL: Preheat the Ninja Foodi Grill on GRILL/MAX with the lid closed. For a standard grill, preheat to high heat.
3. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer and grill for 5–7 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred tenderness.
4. AIR FRYER: Arrange the seasoned asparagus in the basket and air fry at 390°F for 5–9 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred tenderness. Preheating is not necessary.
5. Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan and finish with fresh lemon juice.
