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Perfect Air Fryer Asparagus
This air fryer asparagus is quick and easy to make and comes out perfect every time! Roasting asparagus in the air fryer yields delicious, crisp tender stalks in minutes. It's a nutritious, low-calorie, low-carb side dish.
Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 49 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon
Optional toppings:
- grated parmesan cheese, balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Trim the ends off the asparagus. Toss the asparagus in a bowl with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the asparagus in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook 6-9 minutes, until crisp tender (thinner stalks will cook faster). Shake the basket halfway through.
- Arrange the asparagus on a platter. Grate some lemon zest and squeeze some lemon juice on the asparagus. Add additional toppings as desired.
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Notes
- Thin asparagus will take about 6 minutes to cook while thicker stalks will take closer to 9 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
49kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
864IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 864IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.