This air fryer asparagus recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make — it’s the fastest way to “roast” asparagus! Once you season the stalks, cooking asparagus in the air fryer is super quick, making it a great last-minute side dish to just about any healthy dinner. Oh, and did I mention you get the perfect crispness on the tips? Ever since I got my air fryer, I’ve been making easy air fryer recipes a couple times a week! But if you want to make asparagus and don’t have an air fryer, you can make roasted asparagus, sauteed asparagus, or grilled asparagus, or bacon wrapped asparagus instead.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for air fryer roasted asparagus, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Asparagus – Look for asparagus spears that are plump and firm, with closed tips. Snap off the woody stems. Olive Oil – Or avocado oil.Lemon Juice – Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor, or bottled for convenience.Spices – Garlic powder, sea salt & black pepper. Simple!
How To Cook Asparagus In The Air Fryer
This section shows step-by-step photos and details about cooking asparagus in the air fryer. For full instructions, see the recipe card below. Sprinkle the parmesan over the asparagus in the air fryer, right before cooking. If your asparagus is thicker and will take longer to cook, you can add it halfway through cooking instead, so the cheese doesn’t burn.
How Long To Cook Asparagus In The Air Fryer?
Wondering about cooking time for asparagus in the air fryer? It will vary based on size, but is typically less than half the time it would take in the oven! Moving the pieces around helps to fully coat and season each asparagus stalk.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep leftover asparagus in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.Reheat: Reheat in a hot skillet, a microwave, or the air fryer for a few minutes, until heated through.Freeze: You could freeze cooked asparagus, but I generally don’t recommend it. It tends to get mushy, though it could be okay to use in a soup or casserole.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Asparagus
Serve your asparagus with a healthy main course, such as the ones below. You can also toss it into salads or quiche.
More Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes
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