Air fryer asparagus is crunchy, delicious, and ready in less than 10 minutes; this makes the perfect super quick side dish.
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Cooking crispy, tender asparagus in the air fryer is a good choice for a busy weeknight meal. You can serve the veggies as a side dish for pretty much anything. You can cut the spears into smaller pieces and mix them with pasta, olive oil, and more Parmesan or serve them with risotto.
If you like asparagus as much as we do, check out the Pan-Fried Asparagus and Eggs recipe. For more air fryer recipes, try Air Fryer Lamb Chops, or Garlic Parmesan Wings in the Air Fryer.
Ingredients: 2 + olive oil, salt, and pepper
Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes
Recipe ingredients
For full details on the ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card.
How to prepare asparagus for cooking?
Using similar-sized veggies, especially in terms of thickness, is the best way to ensure that all the stalks are evenly cooked.
Trim the ends. I always snap them, removing the thickest lower part of the stalk; it is usually quite woody, and you would not like to chew on it. You can also trim the ends with a knife. Use the ends to make stock for soup or risotto.
You can use the stock to make this Carrot and Celery Soup, for instance. Or make Asparagus Pea Pasta.
How to cook asparagus in the air fryer?
Step #1: Place all spears in the basket in a single layer; you should not overcrowd the basket. The air must circulate well to make the veggies crispy and that will not happen if you try to cook too many of them in one batch. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.
Step #2: Air fry for 7 minutes at 370°F/ 190°C, slightly longer if the stalks are very thick. There is no need to shake halfway.
Try Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, too.
How to store?
Just in case you have leftovers (which is highly unlikely), place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat the veggies in the air fryer for a couple of minutes.
If I happen to have 3 to 4 leftover stalks, I don’t even bother reheating them. I eat them as a snack or stuff them in a cheese sandwich.
What to serve it with?
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📖 Recipe
Quick Air Fryer Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt to taste
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan optional (Notes 1,2)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the asparagus. Trim the woody ends (Note 3).
- Place the spears in the basket of the air fryer. Rub well with the oil, salt, and pepper to coat all over. Arrange in a single layer.
- Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
- Air fry for 7 minutes, slightly longer (1-2 minutes) if the stalks are very thick. But make sure to check after 7 minutes already.
- Serve immediately. You can sprinkle more cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition is calculated including the cheese.
- Parmesan is not vegetarian, use a vegetarian hard cheese if desired. It is also optional; the air-fried asparagus tastes amazing with or without the cheese.
- Freeze the trimmed ends and use them to make asparagus stock when you have enough of them. Or add to other homemade vegetable or meat stocks.
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