5 from 3 votes
Air Fryer Asparagus
The best air fryer asparagus recipe that results in perfect tender stalks and crispy tips! Make this easy air fryer asparagus recipe any time you're looking for an impressive healthy vegetable side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
43 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
Optional Additions
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest fresh
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 4 minutes.
- Rinse the asparagus spears under lukewarm water then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Trim the woody ends off of the raw asparagus (roughly 1.5 to 2 inches off the bottom) using a sharp knife on a cutting board. Discard the barky ends of the asparagus.
- Transfer the trimmed asparagus spears to a large plate, large bowl, or sheet pan and drizzle with avocado oil. Sprinkle it with sea salt and garlic powder. Use your hands to toss everything together such that the asparagus stalks are coated in oil and seasonings.
- Transfer the asparagus to the basket of the air fryer and arrange the spears in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, or until the asparagus is golden brown. For very thin asparagus spears, air fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Thicker spears may take more time (8-10 minutes) depending on your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the asparagus from the air fryer and serve with fresh lemon zest and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes (of desired). You can also grate fresh parmesan cheese over the asparagus for a delicious side dish. You can whip up hollandaise sauce or melted butter for an easy dipping sauce if you'd like.
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Notes
- Store leftover air fryer asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving (of 4)
Calories
43kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
147mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 4) | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.