Air Fryer Asparagus

The easiest way to make air fryer asparagus in just minutes with only a few simple ingredients. Perfect side dish to go with any main course.

Just like my recipe for air fryer green beans, this air fryer asparagus is one of my favorite easy side. It pairs well with just about any main dish. What I especially love about this healthy side dish is that the asparagus can be made in just minutes with a handful of ingredients.

Using the air fry method instead of oven roasting reduces the cooking time and uses less oil. Best thing is that cooking in the air fryer frees up extra space in the oven, making it a perfect addition to any quick weeknight dinner or elaborate holiday meal.

This is one of my go-to recipes because it only has 5 ingredients, most of which you most likely already have on hand. It comes together quickly and is easily customizable. This makes this asparagus recipe versatile and a great option for when you’re cooking out of your pantry.

Want to try something different? Add some garlic or onion powder. Other great options to change things up are red pepper flakes, chili powder, Italian seasoning or top with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. For a crispy coating use panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.

Looking for a main dish to pair it with? Try this top round roast or crockpot ham. Looking for other easy air fryer recipes? Try air fryer green beans, air fryer turkey and Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin.

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Table of Contents

• Air Fryer Asparagus Ingredients
• How to Make Air Fryer Asparagus
• Air Fryer with Trays
• How to Store and Reheat Leftover Air Fryer Asparagus
• Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

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Air Fryer Asparagus Ingredients

• Fresh Asparagus – You can trim the woody ends of the asparagus with a sharp knife or snap them with your hands.
• Olive Oil– Just enough to coat the asparagus, you could also use olive oil spray
• Seasonings– You can add as much or as little to your preference. The main ones that I use are salt and black pepper – but garlic powder can be a great addition. Customize the recipe to your liking by adding additional spices such as red pepper flakes, onion powder lemon zest, or parmesan cheese
• Lemon – I always use a fresh lemon for both the juice and the zest, but in a pinch bottled lemon juice will work just fine.

Yield: 4 Servings

Air Fryer Asparagus

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The easiest way to make air fryer asparagus in just minutes with only a few simple ingredients. Perfect side dish to go with any main course.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb of Fresh Asparagus
• 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
• ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
• ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 Lemon Zested and Juiced

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400ºF.
2. Wash and trim asparagus.
3. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil.
4. Add salt, pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss asparagus until coated.
5. Add asparagus to your air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 6-8 minutes turning them over half way through. 
6. Enjoy!

Notes

If you don't like a strong lemon flavor just use the juice of half a lemon.

Garlic powder and parmesan cheese is a great addition to this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 56Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 280mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

Nutrition values are estimates only.

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Air Fryer Asparagus

• Let the asparagus cool to room temperature and store leftovers in an airtight container.
• Leftover asparagus will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the asparagus using the ‘reheat’ option on your air fryer for a few minutes for a more crispy result, or simply reheat in the microwave.

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