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Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

This Easy Air Fryer Asparagus recipe is ready in under 10 minutes! With minimum ingredients, you have a delicious and healthy side dish to just about any dinner!
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Course: dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Brazilian, Deutsch
Keyword: air fryer, air fryer recipe, easy and quick, veggies
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt omit for babies < 12m old
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Rinse the asparagus and trim the woody ends off (about 2-3 inches from bottom).
  • In a baking dish or bowl, season with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Ensure that each asparagus stalk is fully coated.
  • Place asparagus stalks in a single layer (cooking in batches if necessary).
  • Air fry at 390F for between 7 and 10 minutes (see cooking tips for more details on timing) until tender and browned on the edges.

Notes

  • Cooking times will depend on how thick the asparagus are and the type of air fryer you are using. I use Ninja Foodi Dual Zone 550 and it takes about 8 minutes total if using both sides for thin/medium thickness asparagus. If using only one side, it cooks quicker in about 7 minutes. Make sure to check occasionally to avoid over cooking.
  • Ninja Foodi Dual Zone 550 does not require tossing at half time, make sure that you check your air fryer owner’s manual and shake the basket halfway if necessary to ensure crispiness.
  • The woody ends of the asparagus should be trimmed by cutting all the tough bottom (2-3 inches).
  • Make sure that all the stalks are well coated with seasoning before air frying to ensure perfect crispiness. You can use the methods described in the instructions or alternatively add all the stalks and seasoning to a Ziploc bag and shake until they are well coated.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Air Fryer Asparagus
Amount per Serving
Calories
55
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
148
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
233
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
851
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
28
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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