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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Easy Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

    Published: Jan 24, 2022 · Modified: Sep 6, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Try this easy air fryer asparagus recipe for perfectly roasted tender spears.

    This simple air fryer asparagus recipe results in perfectly roasted asparagus that is tender yet still crispy. As a delicious and healthy vegetable side dish, it can be on the table in under 10 minutes.

    Air fryer roasted asparagus in a serving dish.

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    Cooking asparagus in an air fryer results in tender stems and crispy spears that the whole family will love.

    With the air fryer, you can have perfectly cooked asparagus in just 10 minutes with little to no oil.

    The hot air circulates around the spears to crisp them up on the outside while keeping them moist and tender inside.

    👩‍🍳 Love air fryer sides? Try my crispy air fryer broccoli!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to cook asparagus in air fryer
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋 More air fryer sides
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    1. Quick and easy vegetable side.
    2. Perfectly roasted in the air fryer.
    3. Healthier than oven-roasted asparagus.
    4. 4 simple ingredients.

    "Wrapped them in prosciutto ham ... delicious Beth! Thank you for your inspiration!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Glynis

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make air fryer asparagus.

    Asparagus - use young tender asparagus with thin stems. Thick woody stemed asparagus is best avoided!

    Olive Oil - a light olive oil is best.

    Seasoning - sea salt and black pepper.

    🔪 How to cook asparagus in air fryer

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Preheat your air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F).

    Two: Wash the asparagus under cold running water to remove any dirt, then remove the woody stems with a sharp knife (remove around 3cm at the base of the stem). Pat dry.

    Three: Drizzle the olive oil over the spears (it's best to do this on a baking tray), and use your hands to make sure that each spear is well coated in oil.

    Four: Place the asparagus in your air fryer in a single layer. Use tongs to turn the spears after 5 minutes, then start checking to see if they are cooked after 7 minutes (you don't want them to burn!). Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

    Air fried asparagus in a serving dish.

    Top Tips

    • Make sure you preheat your air fryer so it's up to temperature before adding the asparagus. This ensures a beautifully tender stem and crispy top.
    • Use thin stemmed asparagus so it cooks evenly in under 10 minutes.
    • Try to make sure the asparagus is in a single layer in the air fryer basket, so the hot air can circulate around each spear.
    • Make air fryer asparagus and broccoli. Tenderstem broccoli would take about the same amount of time to cook as thin asparagus spears.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Air fryer asparagus goes so well with so many different dishes. Try it as a healthy veggie side dish to air fryer whole chicken, paprika chicken pasta, slow cooker sausage casserole, air fryer chicken breasts, or slow cooker roast beef!

    In the summer months, I often serve it up with creamy creme fraiche chicken and Parmentier potatoes, for an easy al fresco dinner!

    Check out my easy air fryer recipes for more inspiration!

    📖 Variations

    Vary the seasonings - here are a few ideas!

    • Grated Parmesan
    • Soy Sauce
    • Lemon Juice
    • Salted Butter
    • Hollandaise Sauce
    • Smoked Paprika or Cayenne Pepper
    • Pomegranate Molasses

    🥡 Storage

    Store - The air-fried asparagus can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Reheat - You can either reheat the asparagus in the microwave or to retain its crispy texture, reheat it in your air fryer for a few minutes at 200 °C (400 °F).

    Freeze - Air fryer asparagus is not suitable for freezing.

    ❓ FAQs

    How long do you reheat asparagus in air fryer?

    Pop the asparagus back into your air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 200°C (400°F) which will allow it to crisp up again.

    Is air fryer roasted asparagus healthy?

    Yes because it uses less oil than regular roasted asparagus. You'll need just 1 teaspoon of oil for 250g of asparagus!

    How do you trim asparagus spears?

    The woody ends of asparagus are tough, so they taste best when trimmed. Use a sharp knife to cut off the bottoms, or snap the ends off with your hands. You'll need to take off about 3cm.

    😋 More air fryer sides

    • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
    • Air Fryer Parsnips
    • Air Fryer Green Beans
    • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
    • Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan
    • Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
    • Air Fryer Radishes

    You might also like my stir-fried garlic green beans!

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    Air fryer roasted asparagus.
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    Air Fryer Asparagus

    This simple air fryer asparagus recipe results in perfectly roasted asparagus that is tender yet still crispy. As a delicious and healthy vegetable side dish, it can be on the table in under 10 minutes.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 7 minutes minutes
    Total Time 9 minutes minutes
    Servings 3
    Calories 29kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Baking Tray
    • Tongs

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 250 g Asparagus
    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon Pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
    • Wash the asparagus under cold running water to remove any dirt, then remove the woody stems with a sharp knife (remove around 3cm at the base of the stem). Pat dry.
      250 g Asparagus
    • Drizzle the olive oil over the spears (it's best to do this on a baking tray), and use your hands to make sure that each spear is well coated in oil
      1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • Place the asparagus in your air fryer in a single layer. Use tongs to turn the spears after 5 minutes, then start checking to see if they are cooked after 7 minutes (you don't want them to burn!). Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
      ¼ teaspoon Salt, ⅛ teaspoon Pepper

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Make sure you preheat your air fryer so it's up to temperature before adding the asparagus. This ensures a beautifully tender stem and crispy top.
    • Use thin stemmed asparagus so it cooks evenly in under 10 minutes.
    • Try to make sure the asparagus is in a single layer in the air fryer basket, so the hot air can circulate around each spear.
     
    Variations:
    Vary the seasonings - here are a few ideas!
    • Grated Parmesan
    • Soy Sauce
    • Lemon Juice
    • Salted Butter
    • Hollandaise Sauce
    • Smoked Paprika or Cayenne Pepper
    • Pomegranate Molasses
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Asparagus
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    29
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    196
    mg
    9
    %
    Potassium
     
    169
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    630
    IU
    13
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    5
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    21
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Glynis

      September 10, 2022 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      Wrapped them in prosciutto ham ... delicious Beth! Thank you for your inspirations!

      Reply
    2. Nigel

      November 20, 2024 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      Another seasoning option to add to the list - my favourite - a light dusting of sea salt and chilli flakes!

      Reply
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