Air Fryer Fried Asparagus

Air fryer fried asparagus is easy to make and requires no oil. These breaded asparagus fries are crispy, crunchy, and only need to be air fried for 5 minutes!

Why this recipe works

Making air fryer fried asparagus is quick, easy, and a healthier option compared to fried asparagus that’s been cooked in oil. All you’ll need is a bit of flour, egg, panko, parmesan cheese, and some seasonings to bring these crispy breaded spears to life in around 20 minutes total.

Ingredients you will need

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

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

ASPARAGUS – When choosing asparagus for this recipe, look for thick spears that are all roughly the same size for even cooking. The thinner spears will not hold up well and should be reserved for a different method of cooking such as our Asparagus Pasta or Asparagus Risotto. You’ll want to let your asparagus come to room temperature (if they were refrigerated) before beginning.

How to Make Air Fryer Fried Asparagus

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1. Trim the woody ends off of the asparagus spears.
2. Add flour to one of the breading trays.
3. Whisk egg in another breading tray.
4. To the third breading tray, add bread crumbs, cheese, garlic salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
5. Preheat the air fryer 380 F for 3 minutes.
6. Dredge asparagus in flour then dip in egg.
7. Roll asparagus in the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
8. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer, the spears should not be touching each other.
9. Air fry for 4-5 minutes at 380 F.
10. Remove to a wire rack and repeat batches until all spears are cooked.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Air fryer fried asparagus is best enjoyed right away for the crispiest results, however, you can store cooled leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can rewarm them in the air fryer using the reheat function but do note the texture might not be the same.

Yes, absolutely. If you don’t have access to an air fryer you can bake them in a 400F oven for around 10-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Bake until crispy and golden. You can also fry them on the stovetop using our fried asparagus recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Serve air fryer fried asparagus with dippers such as ranch, spicy ranch, garlic aioli, or french fry sauce to name a few. These crispy asparagus fries make an awesome appetizer, side dish, and snack for any time of the day.

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