All you need is asparagus, olive oil, and your favorite seasonings to make this Air Fryer Asparagus. Ready to serve in less than 10 minutes.
Pair this with Hoisin Glazed Air Fryer Salmon for a delicious meal!
Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe
We’ve become fans of air fryer brussels sprouts and air fryer beets, so I figured why not take my roasted asparagus recipe and try it in the air fryer. Just like that recipe, this one is low calorie, low carb, and fit for a dinner party. But the best part is that air fryer asparagus takes less than 10 minutes so it’s perfect for busy weeknights too!
Ingredients Needed
All you need is asparagus, olive oil, and some seasonings to make this easy asparagus recipe!
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- Asparagus – You’ll want to use fairly large stalks for this recipe and trim before cooking.
- Olive oil – Helps the seasonings stick to the asparagus.
- Seasonings – I use a simple combination of equal parts garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for this recipe. (Some other seasoning ideas include chili powder, cumin, lemon pepper, Italian seasoning, or seasoning salt.)
- For serving – Freshly grated parmesan and fresh lemon juice make the asparagus flavor pop.
How to Trim Asparagus
Before cooking asparagus, it’s important to properly trim the asparagus. Here’s how:
- Wash and dry. First, rinse and dry the asparagus.
- Snap off the “woody” end. Then, run your fingers up the bottom until you feel where the texture changes. The color will also likely change from a light to dark green. Then just bend back the bottom and it should snap right off.
- Trim. If you want to make sure all the pieces are symmetrical, you can either line the asparagus up and trim where you cut them or skip snapping them and just trim with a knife at the end of the woody part.
How to Cook Asparagus in Air Fryer
This easy asparagus recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes! Here’s a summary:
(Scroll to the bottom for our easy printable recipe with the complete directions.)
- Prepare the asparagus. Wash, dry, and trim the asparagus. (See above for tips).
- Toss with the seasonings. Combine all of the remaining ingredients and toss with the asparagus.
- Air fryer. Cook in the air fryer, in a single layer, until tender and crisp.
- Serve. Immediately sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and a drizzle of lemon juice. Serve.
How Long to Cook Asparagus in Air Fryer?
It takes 5 to 6 minutes at 400 degrees F to perfectly cook this asparagus in the air fryer. If you have a smaller air fryer or the asparagus is crowded, it may take an extra minute or two. Alternatively, if you have thin stalks of asparagus, they will likely need just 4 or so minutes in the air fryer. This can vary based on the air fryer model you have – like ovens, all air fryers run differently.
Tips & Variations
For the best asparagus side dish, keep these tips in mind.
- Use an oil that can be cooked at high heat. Olive oil or avocado oil are good choices.
- Trim the asparagus. Always trim the asparagus (see above) before cooking. The woody parts taste awful and are not worth cooking!
- The thickness of asparagus will affect the air fry time. Reduce cooking time if using thin asparagus, since it will cook quicker.
- Cook in a single layer. It’s important to not crowd the air fryer when making these or any other air fryer vegetables. It’s better to cook these in 2 batches than crowd the air fryer as they won’t cook evenly.
Serving Suggestions
Be sure to serve your air fryer asparagus hot. I like to top mine with some freshly grated parmesan and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. A side of sriracha aioli or a lemon aioli is also delicious drizzled over the top of the cooked asparagus, or use it for dipping.
This makes a great side dish for many recipes. Here are a few of my favorite dishes to serve with this easy asparagus recipe:
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Store any leftover asparagus in the fridge for up to 5 days. I highly recommend reheating it in the air fryer as the microwave may make it a bit mushy. It should take just a few minutes to reheat in the air fryer.
More Air Fryer Recipes:
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Air Fryer Beets
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
- Breaded Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Hoisin Glazed Air Fryer Salmon
- Margarita Air Fryer Chicken Breast
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Ingredients
- 8 ounces asparagus (approximately 16 large stalks, trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon juice , for serving
Instructions
- Wash and dry asparagus. Trim the woody ends off by snapping the asparagus or cutting.
- Toss with the oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place asparagus into air fryer in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 7 minutes.
- Remove from air fryer and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of lemon juice.
