Air fryer asparagus is one of our favorite vegetable recipes and we all love asparagus! Tender and perfect cooked Air fried asparagus is a quick and easy side dish to accompany steak, roast chicken or fish. It’s also a great healthy snack when you’re craving a quick vegetable meal.

Air Fryer cooked Asparagus in a basket

Easy Air Fried Asparagus Recipe

Or if you’re a vegetarian, this healthy asparagus in the air fryer recipe can be served on a salad or eaten as a snack! This truly is one of the most simple ways to enjoy asparagus in the air fryer. The crispy textures are fantastic and the air fryer asparagus has a wonderful roasted flavor and texture. All it takes is a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle some of your favorite spices on the asparagus such as garlic powder or lemon pepper seasonings for an added pop of flavor. Squeeze a little lemon on top and you have the perfect side dish to dinner!

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Air Roasted Asparagus

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
We absolutley love the crispy texture of air fried asapargus. Sprinkle on your favorite dry spices before cooking for extra falvor. Adjust cooking time accordingly based on the thickness of the asparagus.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus , ends trimmed
  • 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
  • salt , to taste
  • black pepper , to taste

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Wash and trim the tough ends of your asparagus. Coat asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add extra spices if you want. Make sure to coat the asparagus tips so they don’t burn or dry out too fast.
    Season Asaragus
  • Air Fry at 380°F for 7-10 minutes, depending on thickness, shake and turn asparagus halfway through cooking.
    Air Fry
  • Let it cool a bit and taste for seasoning & tenderness. Cook for an extra minute or two if desired and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.

If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).

Video

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 32kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 229mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 855IU, Vitamin C: 6.4mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 2.4mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 32

Breaded Asparagus Fries

Here’s another great version of cooking asparagus in the air fryer: Breaded asparagus fries! Sure, they’re not like potato fries but they do have a nice crunch and it’s a great low carb snack. There’s less starch in asparagus when compared to potatoes.

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