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Easy Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

Air Fryer Asparagus is the perfect healthy side dish recipe that is ready in minutes. Crispy roasted asparagus is seasoned to perfection for a quick and easy addition to your family’s dinner.

Are you air fryer obsessed like me? I bought an air fryer late last year and I’ve been using it more than my oven. I seriously love this kitchen appliance. If I can air fry it, that’s what I’m doing!

Have you ever tried asparagus in the air fryer? It’s sooo good! It’s nice and crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside.

This will become your new favorite way to make asparagus. It certainly is for me!

Asparagus in a white casserole dish


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    It’s easy to make in minutes and really brings out the incredible flavor with just the right amount of spices. I always watch for sales on asparagus at the grocery store so I snag some for my family’s dinner.

    Ingredients

    To make air fryer roasted asparagus, you’ll need the following ingredients.

    • Asparagus – Make sure you wash and trim it first.
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Salt and pepper
    • Paprika
    • Garlic powder
    • Water
    air fryer asparagus ingredients

    How to Make

    1. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder to a bowl and stir. Add asparagus to bowl and toss to cover.
    2. Preheat air fryer to 400F. When the timer goes off, add the water to the bottom of the air fryer pan.
    3. Add the asparagus to the air fryer basket and cook for 5 to 7 minutes for thinner asparagus and 7 to 9 minutes for thicker asparagus or until desired crispness is reached.
    4. Remove the asparagus from the basket and serve warm.
    asparagus cooked in the air fryer

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    Is this recipe healthy?

    Yes! By air frying, you’re not using as much oil as you would if you roasted them in the oven and you still get delicious results. 

    The seasonings add flavor without the extra calories. It’s great for anyone on a low carb or keto diet or for people who want to add more vegetables to their meal rotation.

    Healthline has a great post about the benefits of asparagus and why you should eat more of it.

    Asparagus topped with sliced lemon in a white casserole dish

    How to Trim Asparagus

    First off, you don’t need to peel asparagus. I never do. 

    You do need to trim the hard and woody end of the spears. I like to line them all up on a cutting board and then cut the ends off in one easy swoop. A large chef’s knife works great for this job.

    Some people like to keep the ends and use them in stir-fries or soup. You could also just put them into the compost. I usually end up composting them. 

    How do you know when the asparagus is done

    Pierce the asparagus spears with a fork and it should be tender, but not soggy. If it’s still hard, add a few more minutes of cooking time. You don’t want to eat a crunchy asparagus – not good, trust me.

    Your goal is to cook it till it’s crisp-tender. If it’s mushy, it means you overcooked it. 

    Asparagus topped with lemon slices

    How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

    I recommend refrigerating any leftovers in a shallow covered container or plate for up to three days. 

    For leftovers, you have a few options for reheating. You can reheat in the microwave or the oven. If you use the oven, add a little bit of olive oil to them on the baking sheet.

    You can also reheat in the air fryer. Put it back in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 400F to crisp it up! Yum!

    How Long to Cook Asparagus in the Air Fryer

    • For thin asparagus, you’ll cook them between 5 and 7 minutes at 400F. 
    • For thick asparagus, you’ll cook them between 7 to 9 minutes at 400F.

    All air fryers are different so keep an eye on it the first time you make it so you’ll know what the optimal time is for your particular brand of air fryer.

    Recipe Tips

    • Rinse the asparagus well and pat it dry with paper towel BEFORE you toss them in olive oil and the spices.
    • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. If you have a smaller air fryer, you may have to make this recipe in two batches.
    • Keep an eye on the asparagus to ensure you don’t overcook them. All brands of air fryers vary so it’s best to watch it closely so you cook it to perfection.
    • Dress up your asparagus with a variety of ingredients including a splash of lemon juice, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper seasoning, red pepper flakes, or sea salt.

    What to Serve with this Recipe

    It’s such a versatile recipe that goes with practically anything! I have a few recommendations for you to try:

    Love asparagus? Try my oven roasted asparagus.

    You’ll also like this Air Fryer Cauliflower.

    Asparagus on a fork

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    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 4
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 9 minutes
    Total Time 11 minutes
    The perfect healthy side dish recipe that is ready in minutes in the air fryer. Crispy roasted asparagus is seasoned to perfection for a quick and easy addition to your family's dinner.

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 lb asparagus washed and trimmed
    • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    • ¼ tsp paprika
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder
    • 2 tbsp water

    Instructions

    • Add olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder to a bowl and stir. Add asparagus to bowl and toss to cover.
    • Preheat air fryer to 400°F. When the timer goes off, add the water to the bottom of the air fryer pan.
    • Add the asparagus to the air fryer basket and cook for 5 to 7 minutes for thinner asparagus and 7 to 9 minutes for thicker asparagus or until desired crispness is reached.
    • Remove the asparagus from the basket and serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Side Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Keyword air fryer asparagus

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    1. Love dipping them in ketchup.

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