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Published October 9, 2021 by Jennifer. 6 Comments.
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I love a good side dish and this easy, roasted Air Fryer Asparagus is quickly made in just 10 minutes. Pair it with your favorite meal or make it as a healthy snack or a light appetizer.
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Air fried asparagus in the basket of the air fryer.
This Air Fryer Asparagus is the perfect side dish or appetizer. Made with asparagus, olive oil, sea salt, ground black pepper, and a dash of lemon before serving. It's the perfect, quick, air fryer recipe that's made in just 10 minutes.

I love a good side dish and this easy, roasted Air Fryer Asparagus is quickly made in just 10 minutes. Pair it with your favorite meal or make it as a healthy snack or a light appetizer.

Asparagus in the basket of the air fryer. Image with text.

Asparagus makes the perfect side dish. You only need a handful of simple ingredients and it’s relatively fast once you’ve gathered everything together.

I love when fresh asparagus is in season and is plentiful at the grocery store. It’s the perfect time to grab a bunch of asparagus and add it to my favorite main course recipes.

If you love asparagus, you might also love this air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus. This air fryer asparagus recipe is seriously the best way to make this crispy asparagus.

If you’re in a rush, head down to the bottom of this post where you can grab the full recipe card of this delicious side dish with all of our tips, tricks, and notes.

Ingredients:

  • fresh asparagus spears
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • pepper
  • lemon juice
Ingredients needed to make asparagus in the air fryer.

How to Make Asparagus in the Air Fryer

  • Rinse the asparagus spears.
  • Trim the stems of the asparagus, cutting about 1-2 inches off the bottom half of the stalk.
  • Place the trimmed asparagus in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared air fryer basket.
  • Brush the asparagus with olive oil, covering each piece with a light coat.
  • Sprinkle salt and black pepper, or desired seasonings on the asparagus.
  • Air Fry Asparagus at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the asparagus from the air fryer serve with fresh lemon wedges and top with parmesan cheese or your favorite asparagus toppings.
Asparagus in the air fryer basket being brushed with olive oil before air frying.

NOTE: I made this recipe using the Cosori 5.8 quart Air Fryer. All air fryers cook differently. If you’re using a different air fryer you may need to adjust the time to ensure your asparagus is done to your liking.

I love that this easy air fryer asparagus takes less time than my normal cooking methods.

It’s a healthy, easy side dish my whole family enjoys.

FAQs

What are other main course dishes that pair well with cooked asparagus?

This air fryer roasted asparagus goes well with air fryer salmon, air fryer chicken thighs, chicken breast, blackened chicken, and more.

How do I store leftover air fried asparagus?

Store leftover asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Asparagus is usually better the first day, so try and eat it fresh if possible.

Air Fried Asparagus on a white plate.

This is really one of my favorite side dishes and goes with just about everything and is made in record time.

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Air fried asparagus in the basket of the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Asparagus

I love a good side dish and this easy, roasted Air Fryer Asparagus is quickly made in just 10 minutes. Pair it with your favorite meal or make it as a healthy snack or a light appetizer.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 32kcal
Author Jennifer West

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Rinse the asparagus spears.
  • Trim the stems of the asparagus, cutting about 1-2 inches off the bottom half of the stalk.
  • Place the trimmed asparagus in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared air fryer basket.
  • Brush the asparagus with olive oil, covering each piece with a light coat.
  • Sprinkle salt and black pepper, or desired seasonings on the asparagus.
  • Air Fry Asparagus at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the asparagus from the air fryer serve with fresh lemon wedges and top with parmesan cheese or your favorite asparagus toppings.

Notes

What are other main course dishes that pair well with cooked asparagus?
This air fryer roasted asparagus goes well with air fryer salmon, air fryer chicken thighs, chicken breast, blackened chicken, and more.
How do I store leftover air fried asparagus?
Store leftover asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Asparagus is usually better the first day, so try and eat it fresh if possible.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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