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How To Cook Frozen Asparagus In The Air Fryer
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How To Cook Frozen Asparagus In The Air Fryer

With perfectly crisp edges and a sprinkle of cheesy deliciousness, this air fryer frozen asparagus recipe transforms a contentious veggie into a crowd-pleasing side dish everyone will love. Ready in 15 minutes and foolproof, it's the easiest way to make asparagus the star of your plate!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz asparagus 226 g, frozen spears
  • 2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil 30 mL, generic cooking oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Parmesan Cheese lemon juice/zest, optional, grated

Instructions

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  1. Stir: In a large bowl toss together asparagus, oil, salt, and pepper to evenly coat each spear.
  2. Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes.*
  3. Cook: Transfer asparagus to the air fryer in as much of a single layer as possible. Cook, shaking the pan once during cooking, until slightly crispy and browned, about 10 to 13 minutes.

Notes

  • *Why preheat? We don't usually preheat our air fryer, but in the case of frozen vegetables, we want high heat right away to prevent sogginess!
  • Do I still need oil? While the air fryer does a great job circulating hot air, a little oil goes a long way in achieving maximum crispiness and a golden color. You can omit it if you prefer, but it won't be quite as brown.
  • If you have fresh asparagus, air fry at 375 degrees F for about 9-10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 4.6g (2%) Protein 2.5g (5%) Fat 13.8g (21%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 584mg (24%) Potassium 232mg (5%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 2.1g (4%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 4.6g 2%
Protein 2.5g 5%
Fat 13.8g 21%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 584mg 24%
Potassium 232mg 5%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 2.1g 4%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

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