Air Fryer Asparagus

3.67 from 9 votes

This 10 minute air fryer asparagus is a healthy side dish to add flavorful veggies to any meal. The air fryer crisps the outsides for a crunchy exterior and tender, soft middle.

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, vegetarian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: air fryer, asparagus

Servings: servings

Author: Molly Thompson

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus washed and woody ends trimmed (Note 1)
1 tablespooons olive oil, avocado oil, or melted coconut oil (Note 2)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (Note 3)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (dairy-free option) optional

Instructions

Wash the asparagus and pat the stalks dry with a paper towel. Cut the tough woody ends off the ends of the asparagus.
Place the asparagus in a large bowl and drizzle with oil and top with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Sprinkle with cheese if using.
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7-8 minutes for medium asparagus stalks, pausing to stir or shake the basket halfway through. Thinner asparagus will take 5-7 minutes and thicker asparagus will take 8-10 minutes. Be careful not to overcook or the asparagus can become mushy. Serve warm.

Notes

Note 1. Asparagus. Asparagus stalks come in varying sizes, from very thin to much thicker. It took 8 minutes to perfectly cook the asparagus you see in the pictures.

Note 2. Oil. You can also use cooking spray, but it can damage and chip the air fryer. Invest in an oil mister if you prefer to spray your food in the air fryer.

Note 3. Garlic powder. Swap this for 2 cloves of minced garlic if desired.

Storage: store leftover air fryer asparagus in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

*Nutritional information does not include nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese.

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