Air Fryer Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
Description
Easy Air Fryer Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles – Flaky, cheesy asparagus wrapped in golden puff pastry, perfect for appetizers, brunch, or quick weeknight snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 18 asparagus spears, 3 per bundle
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, 2 to 3 tablespoons butter bundle
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup Romano Parmesan, 2 teaspoons per bundle
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Roll out the 1 sheet puff pastry into a rectangle about twice its size. Cut the puff pastry into 6 equal pieces, using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife. Lightly drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the 18 asparagus spears and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste.
- Place the asparagus spears diagonally across the center of each cut piece of pastry and top each one with 2-3 tablespoons of grated 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese..
- Fold free edges over the filling, forming a bundle. In a small bowl, beat the 1 large egg well to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of each bundle with egg wash and sprinkle with the 1/4 cup Romano Parmesan
- Place the bundles into the air fryer basket and cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees F, air fryer setting for 6-7 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Other Cooking Methods:
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake bundles on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Convection Oven: Use the convection setting at 375°F for 10–12 minutes to get extra crispiness.
- Broiler Finish: For an extra golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of cooking, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 11gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 686mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 567IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 2mg