How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Asparagus
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How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Asparagus
Description
Frozen asparagus spears are coated with olive oil, salt, and optional freshly ground black pepper, then spread evenly in the air fryer basket to avoid overcrowding. Cooking at 400°F for 6 to 10 minutes (depending on spear thickness) crisps the asparagus while keeping an al dente bite.
Asparagus cooks faster if the spears are thin, requiring less time to become tender but retain some crispness. Tossing halfway through cooking promotes even browning. Seasoning can be varied with added garlic or onion powders to taste before air frying.
Serve the asparagus immediately for best texture, garnished with options like lemon juice, parmesan cheese, or chopped nuts to complement the mild vegetable flavor. This quick side dish suits meals that benefit from a light, slightly crisp green vegetable.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer to restore crispness. Adjust air fryer size and batch quantity to avoid steaming from overcrowding the basket.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces asparagus frozen spears
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/8 - 1/4 /8 - 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste, fine sea salt
- black pepper optional, to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- In the basket of the air fryer (or a separate mixing bowl) toss frozen 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.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F. Cook for 8-10 minutes. For thin asparagus spears, you'll need less time, around 6-7 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!
- 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
- Test cook times with your specific air fryer model; thinner spears require less time.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat in the air fryer to maintain texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket to prevent steaming instead of crisping; cook in batches if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 27kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 572IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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