Keto Asparagus

This Keto Asparagus is astoundingly easy to make and makes the perfect low carb side dish. You need this recipe on hand for busy weeknights – it takes just 10 minutes to make with less than 5 minutes of hands-on time. It is a cinch to throw together!

Keto Asparagus – A Simple & Delicious Side!

I used to think that I didn’t like asparagus.

I was traumatized in college by a friend who invited me over from dinner and proceeded to serve asparagus from a can. Since it wasn’t a vegetable that my mother ever cooked while I was growing up, this was my first experience with it.

To say that I was unimpressed would be an understatement.

It was mushy, tasteless, and gross.

I am someone who is super-conscious of hurting other peoples feelings, especially when they’ve gone to the trouble of making a meal for me. So despite my feelings about the dish, I forced myself to eat it.

As a result, I swore: never again.

Then I got married. And guess why hubby’s favorite vegetable is?

You guessed it. Asparagus.

I’ve always loved cooking for him, however, this was one dish I wouldn’t budge on.

It was years into our relationship that he finally coaxed me to try a bite of his asparagus at a restaurant. (I am pretty sure that the only reason I did it was that at that point I’d already had a couple of glasses of wine.)

It was nothing like what I’d had before. It was crispy, crunchy, and above all, tasted fabulous!

Since then, I make dishes like this Keto Asparagus on a regular basis. I love that it only takes 5 minutes to cook! It is the perfect low-carb and healthy side dish for those nights when I forget to plan a side.

How to Make Low Carb Asparagus

#1 Preheat: You can make this recipe in the oven or the air fryer. If using an air fryer, preheat to 390 degrees. If using an oven, preheat to 420 degrees.

#2 Trim: Trim the ends off the bottom.

#3 Mix: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

#4 Pour: Place the vegetables in a bowl and pour the olive oil mixture over it.

#5 Cook: Arrange in a single layer in an air fryer basked or on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook in the Air fryer for 5 to 11 minutes, depending on the desired doneness. Cook in the oven for 6 to 13 minutes.

#6 Plate: Transfer the cooked veggies to a serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the vegetables and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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Tools Needed to Make This Recipe:

• Air Fryer or Baking Sheet and Parchment Paper
• Whisk
• Bowl
• Hand Grater or Food Processor with a Grating Disk

Variations for Low Carb Asparagus

• If you are dairy free, skip the Parmesan.  Use lime juice instead of lemon juice, at a pinch of cayenne pepper, and top with toasted pine nuts.
• Top with pancetta or bacon.
• Use goat cheese instead of Parmesan cheese.

If You Like This Recipe You May Also Like:

• Keto Egg Muffins
• Low Carb Chicken Salad

Keto Asparagus

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5 from 8 votes

Keto Asparagus

This Keto Asparagus is ridiculously easy to make and such a flavor-packed side dish. Easy enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for entertaining! Just three net carbs a serving.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crispy

Servings: 4

Calories: 106kcal

Author: Wendy

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus with ends snapped off
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt for an extra punch of flavor use truffle sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees or your oven to 420 degrees.
• Trim the ends of your asparagus off.  If you have especially thick asparagus, you may wish to trim the sides as well.
• Place the asparagus in a bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Pour over the asparagus and toss to coat.

Air Fryer Instructions

• Spread the asparagus in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook in batches.
• Cook for 5 minutes for crisp-tender asparagus, or for 8 to 11 minutes for asparagus that is crisp and brown but still tender on the inside.

Oven Instructions

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread asparagus in a single layer.
• Cook for 6 minutes for crisp-tender asparagus, or for 10 to 13 minutes for asparagus that is crisp and brown but still tender inside.

Before Serving

• Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 19.1% | Vitamin C: 9.5% | Calcium: 17.5% | Iron: 14.1%

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• Steamed Asparagus
• Sautéed Garlic Asparagus