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Air Fryer Asparagus with Spicy Garlic Butter
Learn the easy steps to cook the most tender and amazingly flavorful asparagus in the air fryer! This practically foolproof 10 minute air fryer asparagus recipe is low carb, gluten free, and keto friendly - so no matter your dietary needs, you have a delicious side dish that satisfies.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 54 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch medium-sized asparagus
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 dashes cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 400°F.
- Hold a piece of asparagus near the bottom and snap off the end of the asparagus to know where the tough section begins. Then trim off the ends of the whole bunch to match the first piece. Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet or platter.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter garlic powder salt and cayenne pepper. Toss the asparagus with the garlic butter mixture and coat well.
- Place the asparagus in the air fryer basket. If the asparagus is thin, set the timer on 4 minutes. 5 minutes for average sized asparagus. 6-7 minutes for fat asparagus. Air fry the asparagus just long enough to be bright green and tender, but do not overcook. It should still have a bit of firmness to it. Serve warm.
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Notes
- To make this recipe less spicy: For a milder, yet still incredibly flavorful, air-fried asparagus, simply omit the cayenne or crushed red pepper.
- Leftovers: Asparagus with spicy garlic butter is best to enjoy soon after it's prepared... The spears will be most tender, crisp, and flavorful when freshly air-fried. However, leftovers will keep well for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25lb
Calories
54kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
19mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
383IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25lb | |
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 383IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.