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Air Fryer Asparagus is so crispy and tender, and is done in just a few minutes! This asparagus is a yummy side dish to almost any meal, and is healthy too!
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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Making this perfect side dish for dinner is so easy! Making fresh asparagus spears in the air fryer, is fast, and in a fraction of cook time that a traditional oven uses.
You will love this healthy side dish in the air fryer, because it is so fast and easy and just uses simple ingredients! And for variety, make it with different seasonings each time, until you find your favorite blend!
Looking for something to serve with this? Asparagus is a perfect addition when making these frozen chicken breasts in the air fryer.
INGREDIENTS
- fresh asparagus stalks
- olive oil-avocado oil or coconut oil can be used too
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Rinse the asparagus well. Trim the stems of the asparagus, cutting about 1-2 inches off the bottoms of each stem.
STEP 2
Brush with olive oil, covering the asparagus, then season with salt & pepper, garlic powder, or other desired seasonings on the asparagus.
STEP 3
Place asparagus in the air fryer basket, in a single layer.
STEP 4
Air fry asparagus at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes of cooking time, depending on desired crispness. Toss asparagus halfway during air frying. Season to taste.
EXPERT TIPS
I make this air fryer asparagus recipe in my Cosori air fryer. Depending on your air fryer model, size and wattages, air fryer cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.
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VARIATIONS
For extra flavor, sprinkle with slivered almonds, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, everything but the bagel seasonings, or top with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese, like Kraft Cheese.
STORAGE AND REHEATING
If you have asparagus leftover, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To reheat, place in the air fryer and air fryer for 3-5 minutes until warm.
FAQS
The beauty of asparagus is that is goes well with so many things! Air fryer cube steak, air fryer salmon, or air fryer pork chops, are all delicious served with asparagus.
Asparagus spears should be soft, but crisp, and should stay a dark green. You don’t want to overcook it so it burns, or undercook it so it is too hard to bite.
I didn’t preheat my air fryer when I made the asparagus. If you do preheat, you may need to lower the air frying time by a minute or two.
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This simple vegetable side dish is so versatile and can be made with just simple seasonings, like salt and pepper, or fresh garlic.
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse the asparagus well. Trim the stems of the asparagus, cutting about 1-2 inches off the bottoms of each stem.
- Brush with olive oil, covering the asparagus, then sprinkle salt and pepper, or desired seasonings on the asparagus.
- Place asparagus in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry asparagus at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes of cooking time, depending on desired crispness. Toss asparagus halfway during air frying.
Notes
Tips:
I trim the ends off of the asparagus before cooking them, so they are crisper and the same size for cooking. Most importantly, those ends are tough to chew, so it makes the asparagus easier to eat. This simple vegetable side dish is so versatile and can be made with just simple seasonings, like salt and pepper, or fresh garlic. However, it’s also delicious with a squeeze of lemon juice too! This recipe used one full bunch of asparagus, which was almost exactly one pound. This equals four servings. Weight Watchers: 1 point KETO: C/3 P/1 F/7Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What temperature do you cook these at?
I cooked them at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. Depending on how crispy you like your asparagus, you can add or substract and an extra minute, until they are how you like them.