Name: Air Fryer Asparagus
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; ⅛ cup olive oil

This low-calorie, low-carb air fryer asparagus recipe is cooked up in just 9 minutes. The easiest dinner side for any day of the week!

Why this recipe works

Making asparagus in the air fryer is really simple, plus there’s no need to take up even more oven space when you’re working on the main course. This recipe clocks in at just 5g of carbs and 83 calories per serving, making it a healthy but satisfying vegetable side or snack!

We’ve tried a lot of methods for cooking asparagus. Roasted asparagus, grilled asparagus, and almond parmesan crusted asparagus fries, yet the convenience of the air fryer put this recipe at the top of our list.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

What to Season Asparagus With

This asparagus recipe is kept nice and simple leaving room for you to season to your liking! Here are some great ways to incorporate more flavor into your asparagus.

Smoky romesco sauce
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Melted butter or garlic butter
Finely chopped garlic
Crumbled bacon
Chili flakes
Paprika
Garlic powder
Siracha
Lemon pepper
Roasted pine nuts or toasted sliced almonds
Fresh parsley or mint leaves
Balsamic vinegar

How to Make Air Fryer Asparagus

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
Cut or snap the bottom 2 inches off the asparagus.
Toss in a casserole dish or mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Add the asparagus to the air fryer grate.
Air Fry for 9 minutes, shaking halfway through. For charred asparagus, increase to 12 minutes.
Top with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, or parsley.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you trim asparagus?

Trimming asparagus is quite simple. The woody roots (the white portion at the end of the asparagus) will need to be snapped or cut off before cooking. Hold your asparagus at both ends and do a quick but firm snap about 2 inches from the bottom. It should break right off! You can also cut the ends of your asparagus with a kitchen knife.

How can I store air fryer asparagus?

You can store your air fryer asparagus in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to one week. We love incorporating leftover asparagus into pasta dishes like our sun-dried tomato pesto or pasta primavera.

Making air fryer asparagus is quick, simple, and makes the perfectly crunchy yet tender veggie side dish!

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