Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Asparagus is an easy and healthy way to cook asparagus. This simple air fryer vegetable side dish is a great beginner air fryer recipe.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb Asparagus
- 1-2 teaspoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- Lemon Wedges, optional
Instructions
- Rinse and pat the asparagus dry.
- Break off the ends where the woody part starts. They will break naturally at that point when you bend them.
- Arrange in the air fryer basket in one layer. try not to crowd the spears as air needs to circulate around them.
- Use a basting brush to apply a thin coating of olive oil to the spears. Pay special attention to the tips as they can dry out quickly!
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the asparagus.
- Preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes at 390° F.
- Air fry at 390° F for 7 minutes*. You can shake the basket or flip the asparagus halfway through cook time, checking for doneness.
- If you need to, cook the asparagus in more than one batch. This will depend on the size of your air fryer.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon, if desired.
Notes
*Thinner asparagus will take less time to cook, thicker asparagus will take a little longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal
