Air Fryer Asparagus

5 from 3 votes

This Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus recipe is so easy, healthy, and delicious. This simple vegetable side dish goes great with any meal or can be served as a snack/appetizer.

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer asparagus, roasted asparagus

Diet Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb, Vegan

Method Air Fryer, Oven

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 32kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus woody ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
himalayan pink salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

Wash the asparagus thoroughly, dry them. Trim woody ends of the asparagus (~1 inch from the bottom)
Place the asparagus onto a plate. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper over the top, then toss to coat the asparagus.
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Add the seasoned asparagus to the basket of air fryer and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air fryer them at 380°F (190°C) for 6-10 minutes or just until they are tender-crisp. Shake the basket halfway through.
The amount of time it takes to roast the asparagus will depend on the thickness of the stalks. Small stalks: 6 minutes Medium stalks: 8 minutes Large stalks: 10 minutes
Roasted Asparagus is ready. Remove in a serving plate, squeeze some lime juice and serve it immediately.

Oven Method:

Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned asparagus evenly in a single layer.
Bake at 425˚F for about 10-12 minutes, or till easily pierced through by a fork (may vary based on the thickness of your asparagus). You may have to turn them once halfway through.
Pencil-thin asparagus, as shown in the picture will be done in as little as 10 minutes. Thicker asparagus will need between 15-17 minutes.

Notes

Pro-Tips & Notes

Remove woody ends: It is highly recommended to trim off the woody ends because they’re difficult to chew.
Work in batches. Make sure to spread the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket leaving some space between each other. Cook in batches if needed.
Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow them to be cooked evenly.
Serve them right away: These crispy roasted asparagus get soft as they sit and cool down.
The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.

Seasoning Variations

Basic Roasted asparagus tastes great with just olive oil, salt, and pepper. Here are some more ideas to flavor the asparagus.

Lemon wedges and/or zest: Add a fresh squeeze of lemon juice right before serving.
Balsamic Vinegar: You can toss 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar before roasting.
Cheese: Sprinkle freshly-grated grated Parmesan cheese on the spears either before or after roasting.
Nuts: Toasted sliced almonds, pecans, or walnuts.
Herbs: add a handful of fresh finely chopped mint, parsley, or cilantro.
Seasonings: You can sprinkle some Italian seasoning and red chili flakes.
Butter: To make roasted asparagus rich, drizzle some butter after roasting.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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