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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
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz frozen asparagus spears 226 g
- 2 Tbsp oil 30 mL
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Optional: grated Parmesan lemon juice/zest
Instructions
- Stir: In a large bowl toss together asparagus, oil, salt, and pepper to evenly coat each spear.
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes.*
- 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.
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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
(7%)
Fiber
2.5g
(10%)
Sugar
2.1g
(4%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
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.