Air Fryer Crispy Asparagus with Lemon Aioli Recipe
This Air Fryer Crispy Asparagus with Lemon Aioli recipe offers a delicious and healthier way to enjoy crispy, golden asparagus with a bright, tangy homemade lemon aioli for dipping. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, this recipe is quick to prepare and uses the air fryer for a perfectly crunchy texture without deep frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Asparagus
- 1 bunch asparagus (tough stalk ends trimmed)
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil spray or for spritzing
Lemon Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the lemon aioli: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prepare the dredging station: In a zipper-sealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Pour the beaten eggs into a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, mix the seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
- Coat the asparagus: Seal the bag with the flour mixture and shake it to evenly coat the asparagus stalks. Dip a few stalks into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off, then roll the asparagus in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coating. Repeat the process for the remaining asparagus.
- Air fry the asparagus: Lightly spritz all sides of the coated asparagus with olive oil or oil spray. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 9 to 12 minutes, turning the spears halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Serve: Transfer the crispy asparagus to a serving plate immediately and serve alongside the chilled lemon aioli for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to trim the tough ends of asparagus for better texture.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter aioli.
- Adjust garlic powder and seasoning to taste in both the breadcrumb coating and lemon aioli.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the asparagus at 425°F (220°C) for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway through.
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular seasoned breadcrumbs.
