Asparagus Tots Cooked in an Air Fryer

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Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Toss in the asparagus and let it cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain them in a colander and let cool until you can handle them easily, around 5 minutes.

Step 2

Once the asparagus has cooled, combine it with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix everything together until it feels like a dough. Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a little tot. Keep going until you’ve used up all the mixture, then pop the tots onto a plate and freeze them for about 30 minutes.

Step 3

While the tots are chilling, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Give the air fryer basket a quick spray with nonstick cooking spray to keep things from sticking. Arrange the tots in the basket in a single layer and spray the tops lightly with cooking spray as well.

Step 4

Cook them for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through so they cook evenly. Once they’re golden and crispy, they’re ready to enjoy!