Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe
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Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe
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Learn how to cook asparagus in air fryer for perfectly crispy and tender asparagus cooked in less than 10 minutes by using only a teaspoon of oil. Easy, quick, and convenient.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus* woody ends trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375 F degrees.
- Place asparagus, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt and black pepper in a bowl. Using your clean hands or kitchen tongs, toss to make sure that each asparagus spear is coated with oil, garlic and seasonings.
- Arrange them in your air fryer basket making sure that they are on a single layer. If you have a smaller air fryer, you may have to air fry your asparagus in batches.
- Cook until tender for 6-7 minutes making sure to toss halfway through the cooking process.
- Carefully transfer the now air fried asparagus to a platter and serve right away.
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Notes
- Thick Asparagus vs Thin Asparagus: This recipe was tested both with thick asparagus and pencil-thin asparagus. If you are using thin asparagus, be sure to reduce the cooking time by half. And don’t forget to turn the asparagus halfway through cooking.
- To reheat, air fry your asparagus at 375 F / 190 C for about 3 minutes making sure to give it a toss halfway through the cooking process.
- For more of a
- , air fry it for 1-2 more minutes.
- Thick Asparagus vs Thin Asparagus: This recipe was tested both with thick asparagus and pencil-thin asparagus. If you are using thin asparagus, be sure to reduce the cooking time by half. And don’t forget to turn the asparagus halfway through cooking.
- To Store: Let your cooked asparagus come to room temperature, place in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- How to Reheat Asparagus: To reheat, air fry your asparagus at 375 F / 190 C for about 3 minutes making sure to give it a toss halfway through the cooking process.
- For more of a crispy air fryer asparagus, air fry it for 1-2 more minutes.
- I listed fresh garlic as an optional ingredient as this recipe would work perfectly without it. You can also substitute fresh garlic with 1 teaspoon garlic powder if you wish.
- Optional toppings: Depending on what I am serving it, I usually finish it off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (ideal if I am serving it seafood) or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese (ideal if I am serving it with chicken or meat dishes).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
33kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
234mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
858IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 858IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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