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Air Fryer Asparagus

The perfect side dish for busy weeknights, air fryer asparagus is crispy yet tender, with simple seasonings that let the vegetable’s earthy flavor shine through.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 to 4 servings
Calories: 81 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus (450g)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Parmesan Cheese to serve
  • Lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

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  1. Break or cut off the ends of the asparagus. (This should be about 1 ½ - inches off of the bottom.)
  2. Place the asparagus in the basket of an air fryer. Drizzle all over with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Shake the basket to coat the asparagus in the seasonings.
  3. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes. Stop and shake the basket to move the asparagus around. Cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, until crisp yet tender.
  4. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over top, if desired.

Notes

  • When choosing asparagus: Choose bunches of asparagus with spears that have a similar thickness. They will cook at the same speed, so you don't end up with thin spears that are overcooked and thick spears that are still hard.
  • Air fry in batches: This will yield crispier, more caramelized asparagus.
  • Olive oil substitute: You can use an olive oil spray (I recommend a non-aerosol variety!) in place of the olive oil. You could also use avocado oil or avocado oil spray.
  • To roast asparagus: Instead of air frying, you can roast the asparagus, after tossing in oil and seasonings, in the oven at 425°F for 9 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 81kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 586mg (24%) Potassium 462mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1716IU (34%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2to 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81

% Daily Value*

Calories 81kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 586mg 24%
Potassium 462mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1716IU 34%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.