Air Fryer Asparagus
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Air fryer asparagus is the perfect side dish for any meal. Roasting it in the air fryer in less than 10 minutes will blow you away!
If you love asparagus, this recipe for asparagus made in the air fryer will be your new favorite side dish. Try serving it alongside smoked chicken thighs and tortellini salad!
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Air Fryer Asparagus
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Air Fryer Asparagus Ingredients
- Asparagus – You’ll want fresh asparagus for this recipe, not frozen or canned.
- Oil – I love to use olive oil for the flavor and fragrance, but you can use what you prefer.
- Spice rub – We love this homemade spice rub recipe. But if you don’t want to make your own, Montreal steak seasoning is fantastic. In a pinch, salt and pepper are good too!
How do you make asparagus in the air fryer? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, prepare asparagus by trimming off the tough woody ends from the stalks.
⭐ Next, drizzle oil evenly over asparagus and sprinkle generously with seasoning. Toss to coat.
⭐ Then, add asparagus to air fryer tray and cook in pre-heated air fryer until stalks are tender and ends are crisped.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Do you rinse asparagus before cooking?
Yes, you should rinse asparagus and trim off the woody ends before cooking.
Can you make air fryer asparagus ahead of time?
No, we don’t recommend preparing this ahead. It takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish though, so no big deal.
How can you tell when air fryer asparagus is done?
The asparagus is finished when the stalk is tender and the tip becomes crispy. For average size asparagus stalks cook asparagus about 7 – 10 minutes, depending on just how crispy you like them.
Leftovers and storage
How long does air fryer asparagus last?
Leftover asparagus will last about 5 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to store in an airtight container for best results.
Can you freeze air fryer asparagus?
You can absolutely freeze the leftovers. Store in a freezer-safe air tight container (I love tall mason jars for this) for up to a month. Longer than they and they will still be safe to eat, but will begin to deteriorate in texture.
How to reheat leftover asparagus in the air fryer
To reheat, pop the asparagus back in the air fryer for a few minutes at 400F to crisp them back up.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
Is air fryer roasted asparagus healthy? (nutritional information)
Asparagus is super healthy and made in the air fryer with just a touch of oil and seasonings, maintains so much nutrition. Objectively speaking it’s low in calories (only 3 calories per spear) and contains folate and vitamins A, C and K.
Air fryer asparagus toppings
Jazz your asparagus up even more with grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or serve them with homemade hollandaise sauce on the side (yum!). Try a squeeze of lemon juice and garlic pepper, or go simple with a dusting of garlic powder!
What type of air fryer for asparagus?
This method will work in any bran air fryer. We’re using a COSORI Air Fryer Max XL for the pictured recipe.
What’s the best way to trim asparagus spears?
I will typically use a knife or kitchen shears (scissors) to cut off the tough ends, but if you find the toughness goes quite far up the stalk, or you have very large asparagus, then you could alternatively use a vegetable peeler to shave away the tough exterior.
What to eat with air fried asparagus (servings suggestions)
Well, if you ask me, there’s not much better than crispy asparagus and steak! I love to serve this dish with a grilled ribeye or a pan seared steak and some homemade mashed potatoes. And don’t forget the caramel cheesecake for dessert!
More delicious asparagus recipes
Other veggie side dishes to enjoy
- Easy zucchini noodles
- Sautéed vegetables
- Oven roasted tomatoes
- Cabbage steak recipe
- Microwave artichokes
- See all our easy side dishes
Tools we love
- Digital air fryer – We have (pictured) this Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer. It’s great!
- Kitchen tongs – Every kitchen needs a good pair of tongs.
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How to Make Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- spice rub other options: salt and pepper, Montreal steak seasoning, garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Cut the ends off the asparagus and discard. Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with seasoning. Toss to coat.
- Place asparagus stalks in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 7 - 10 minutes.
- If you cook longer than 7 minutes, you may want to shake or flip the asparagus to prevent burning. (Asparagus pictured was cooked for 7 minutes)
Notes
Nutrition
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Love my air fryer for recipes like this! I love asparagus & this is quick & easy. Love adding a little garlic salt!
This air fryer asparagus recipe is so SIMPLE! I love making this recipe as a side dish and it turns our great everytime!
My favorite!! So glad I have an air fryer! Cooked to perfection!