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 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
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.
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.
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 Fryer Asparagus
Equipment
- Air Fryer
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
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.
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This is probably a silly question, but I’ll ask it anyhow. On a lot of recipes, it says “place in/on a prepared air-fryer oven .” How exactly do you prepare the basket or sheet for use? Does this mean it’s preheated, or sprayed down with something like olive oil for non-stick?
Have a Happy New Year. 🙂
Patrick.
Some baskets need to be prepared with an olive oil spray or you can use a nonstick spray. You can also use parchment paper or foil, if your brand of air fryer allows it. Hope that helps!