5 from 27 votes
Perfect Air Fryer Asparagus
The Perfect Air Fryer Asparagus recipe renders asparagus with a crisp tender texture and vibrant flavor. Seasoned simply with olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper, and enhanced with fresh lemon zest and juice, the asparagus cooks quickly in the air fryer, preserving its natural snap and bright green color. Optional toppings like grated Parmesan and balsamic glaze add another layer of savory and tangy notes. This preparation suits a quick side dish or a healthy snack with minimal fuss.
Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
9 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:
- Parmesan Cheese grated, with 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
- Thinner asparagus stalks cook faster, around 6 minutes, while thicker stalks may require up to 9 minutes in the air fryer.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
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.