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Get the Recipe 10-Minute Air Fryer Fresh Asparagus

Crisp up fresh asparagus in the air fryer for your next vegetable side dish at dinner! It's ready in under 10 minutes - and you won't need to turn on the oven! Flavor with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, parmesan cheese, or your favorite sauce to mix it up.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 32 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/8 - 1/4 /8 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper optional, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the asparagus by trimming the woody, dried ends.
  2. In the basket of the air fryer (or a separate mixing bowl) toss asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. If you want to add spices like garlic or onion powder, do so here, too. Spread in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Set the air fryer to 390°F. Cook for 6-8 minutes. For thin asparagus spears, you'll need less time, around 4-5 minutes. Toss halfway through. Time may vary depending on the model of air fryer you use. Once they're fork-tender yet slightly crisp, they're ready!
  4. Serve immediately. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, or chopped nuts as desired. See the post for more serving suggestions, too!

Notes

  • Air Fryer: this recipe was tested with a 4-quart Ninja air fryer. The exact cook time may vary depending on the model of your air fryer.
  • Storage: store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 400°F until crisp and warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 32kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 229mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 857IU (17%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32

% Daily Value*

Calories 32kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 229mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 857IU 17%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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