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Air Fryer Asparagus has got to be the easiest way to make perfect, crispy asparagus. Ready to eat in under fifteen minutes, dinner will be ready in a snap!

Cooked, green asparagus, served on a white plate. Crispy asparagus with almond slivers and shredded parmesan.

Asparagus in the Air Fryer

Making this side dish for dinner can't be any easier. Before I started using my air fryer for EVERYTHING, I used to fry these in a skillet with a small amount of olive oil, salt, and pepper. If I wanted to splurge on fat count for the day, I would use butter instead of oil.

Either way, cooking on the stove top, my asparagus wasn't as crispy as I would like it to be, and the small splatters of oil or butter as it was cooking, always left a mess on my stove top.

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Thank goodness for the air fryer! I just brushed a small amount of olive oil on my asparagus, placed them in the basket, and they were ready to cook!

Uncooked green asparagus in the air fryer basket, seasoned with salt and pepper.

Cooking asparagus in the air fryer is so fast and easy! And the best part, is you can make it with different seasonings each time, until you find your favorite blend!

Cooked green asparagus, in the air fryer basket.

How to make Air Fryer Asparagus

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.

Once you have the stems trimmed, place them in the basket. Don't overload the basket with them, or else they won't get the crispness you want.

Brush them with olive oil, and then lightly season them with salt and pepper. This is really your decision, because you can add garlic salt, garlic powder, minced garlic, chives, tarragon, or dill. I just used salt and pepper for mine.

Cook them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes. My husband likes his vegetables a little bit crispier than I do, so I take a few out at eight minutes, and cook the rest for another minute or two.

Sprinkle with slivered almonds and Kraft shredded parmesan cheese. Serve with your favorite meal!

Cooked asparagus on a white plate with chicken.

FAQ's about Air Fryer Aspargus

What should I eat with asparagus?

The beauty of asparagus is that is goes well with so many things! Pasta, chicken, steak, and fish are my meals to pair with asparagus.

Should I peel asparagus before cooking?

No. There is no need to peel the asparagus. Not only does it take a lot of time, but it's not necessary. Just trim the stems and you are good to cook it as is.

How can I tell if my asparagus is done cooking?

Asparagus 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.

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Cooked asparagus and a white plate, seasoned with salt and pepper, topped with slivered almonds and parmesan cheese.

Air Fryer Asparagus

Becky
Crispy asparagus cooked in the air fryer.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 54 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the asparagus well.
  • Trim the stems of the asparagus, cutting about 1-2 inches off the bottoms of each stem.
  • Place the asparagus in the air fryer basket.
  • Brush with olive oil, covering the asparagus with a light coat.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper, or desired seasonings on the asparagus.
  • Place the basket in the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, depending on desired crispness.

Notes

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/7

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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  1. Tricia Maxey

    June 08, 2021 at 2:39 pm

    What temperature do you cook these at?

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    • Rebecca

      June 13, 2021 at 8:25 am

      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.

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