This Air Fryer Asparagus recipe is the perfect side dish! It's so crispy and only requires two ingredients!
Air fryer roasted asparagus is the perfect side dish to any meal! It's healthy, has so many nutrients, and is so sweet when it's in season. And the best part, it comes together in a few minutes and only has two ingredients!
It's perfect if you are sticking to a low-carb/keto diet, paleo-friendly, Whole30, vegan, you name it!
what I love about this recipe:
- Crispy and perfectly cooked asparagus ready in 7 minutes!
- Only two ingredients are needed!
- Perfect for meal prepping and so healthy!
what to serve with air fryer roasted asparagus?
Asparagus in the air fryer is perfect with almost any main dish you can think of.
TOPPINGS:
✔ Herbs
✔ Freshly squeezed lemon juice
✔ Grated parmesan cheese
Dinner recipes:
All of my dinner recipes are here, but here are a few I think that would be delicious:
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
- Perfect Oven Baked Chicken Breast
- Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts
ingredients needed for air fried asparagus:
- Fresh asparagus - I love asparagus when it's in season and is so sweet and perfect.
- Olive Oil - Not much oil is needed, especially in the air fryer!
- Salt and Pepper - Everything needs a little salt and pepper.
how to trim asparagus:
Trimming asparagus is so easy, here's everything you need to know about trimming asparagus:
- Rinse asparagus under cold water and dry completely.
- Trim the woody parts off your spears by snapping them; the woody part will break off naturally.
- Toss the woody ends and season your asparagus.
frequently asked questions:
For 1 lb. of asparagus, there are two servings, 0.5 lbs each. There are 105 calories in each serving and 4.1 net carbs.
Absolutely! Asparagus can overcook very quickly, so I only recommend air frying asparagus for 7 minutes. Overcooked asparagus gets very soggy and isn't pleasant to consume.
Once trimmed and prepared, rub oil and season the asparagus with salt and pepper. Cook for 7 minutes at 400℉ and serve immediately.
recipe shortcuts
Sometimes we are short on time and need to prep things ahead of time. Here are a few ideas that can help make this recipe even faster for you!
✔ Prep ahead – You can rub the oil and season the asparagus ahead of time. However, there isn't much prepping ahead you can do besides cooking them for meal prepping.
✔ Cook ahead – You can cook asparagus ahead of time; however, I do not recommend it. It will get a little soggy!
✔ Freezer meal – I do not recommend freezing asparagus because it will get soggy. Fresh is best.
freezer meal instructions
I do not recommend freezing asparagus because it will get soggy. Fresh is best.
recommended tools
- Air Fryer - My tried-and-true air fryer that cooks perfectly and evenly.
- Tongs - Use these tongs for everything.
- Glass Mixing Bowl - Perfect for mixing all of the ingredients and coating the asparagus.
leftovers
Leftovers are my favorite! They save and reheat well. To save them, place them into a container once cooled to room temperature. Asparagus is good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
more easy air fryer recipes
If you loved this recipe, here are a few more air fryer recipes you will love!
You can check out all of my easy side dish recipes here or see a few of our readers’ favorites below:
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Air Fryer Baked Potato
- Collard Greens with Bacon
- Easy Roasted Italian Vegetables
This Air Fryer Asparagus recipe is the perfect side dish! It's so crispy and only requires two ingredients!
- 1 lb. asparagus, washed, dried, and trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
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Add your washed, dried, and trimmed asapargus to a medium mixing bowl.
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Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper onto the asparagus.
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Place seasoned asparagus into air fryer and cook for 7 minutes at 400°F.
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Serve immediately.
How to trim asparagus:
- Rinse asparagus under cold water and dry completely.
- Trim the woody parts off your spears by snapping them; the woody part will break off naturally.
- Toss the woody ends and season your asparagus.
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