This simple yet delicious Air Fryer Asparagus recipe takes three ingredients from prep time to dinner time in 10 minutes.
AIR FRYER ASPARAGUS RECIPE
Asparagus is the perfect spring vegetable and this Air Fryer Asparagus recipe makes oven roasting feel archaic.
A small drizzle of oil, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and a dash of lemon juice make this quick family side a healthy option every morning, noon or night.
While a bit of oil is important to get the asparagus crispy in the air fryer, any cooking oil would work here.
Give your basket a shake before you put it in the air fryer to make sure nothing is sticking.
Try this tasty dish alongside my Air Fryer Salmon or Air Fryer Spaghetti and Meatballs.
How to make Air Fryer Asparagus
This simple Air Fryer Asparagus is so quick, you won't notice you cooked!
- Wash asparagus to remove any dirt and debris from the stalks.
- Trim the ends off the asparagus.
- Put trimmed asparagus in air fryer basket. Spray asparagus with a spritz of oil and season with salt and pepper before cooking at 400 degrees for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drizzle cooked asparagus with lemon and serve!
Whole 30 Air Fryer Asparagus
We often get a lot of questions, if our recipes are Whole 30 compliant. Some of our recipes are Whole 30 Air Fryer Recipes and some do not fit that category.
This Whole 30 Air Fryer Asparagus is compliant with the typical recommendations.
The whole 30 way of eating emphasizes whole foods and the elimination of sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy.
Where to trim Asparagus
The base of an asparagus stalk is woody and fibrous – the opposite of delicious. Trim the stalks where the green begins to fade to white.
Want to dirty less dishes?
Simply grasp the bottom of the stalk and bend until it snaps! No knife needed.
How to save fresh asparagus
This recipe can be made with fresh or frozen asparagus, but sometimes I buy a bunch of asparagus to cook over a few weeks.
Asparagus can stay fresh in the refrigerator up to two weeks with a little water, a little plastic and a glass.
- Trim off a bit of the asparagus stems, but not as much as you'd trim before cooking.
- Add a couple inches of water to glass or jar.
- Place asparagus upright, with the base in the water.
- Loosely cover asparagus tips with plastic bag or plastic wrap. Keep in fridge for up to two weeks.
More Yummy Air Fryer Recipes to Try
We have so many air fryer recipes to choose from!
If you are having trouble figuring out which one to try next, we suggest: Air Fryer Zucchini Chips, Air Fryer Salmon, Air Fryer Baked Potato, Air Fryer Pickles and Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
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Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven.
If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus
- oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash asparagus to remove any dirt and debris. Trim the ends.
- Place asparagus in air fryer basket. Spray asparagus with a spritz of oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook asparagus at 400F (204C) degrees for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drizzle cooked asparagus with lemon. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
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I was so excited when I saw this recipe. I had to try it immediately because I love asparagus and I happen to have some in the fridge. This turned out wonderful! So Easy!
Hi Connie, I am so glad you loved our air fryer asparagus, it is so easy to make...I agree!
What a quick and easy way to cook up asparagus! Loved the way it came out in my air fryer 🙂
Hi Emily, I am so glad you loved the way that your air fryer asparagus came out!!
I don't have an air fryer but I think I need to buy one after reading your post. Yum!
Quick, easy, delicious, and healthy! I love how the air fryer makes veggies so crisp!
I agree, the air fryer is great! Glad you liked the asparagus!
I love my air fryer so I'm always looking for new recipes to make in it. This asparagus is now my go-to way to cook my favorite vegetable.
So glad you loved it enough to make it your go-to!!
I love asparagus and it's wonderful being able to see how well it cooks like this.
Thanks so much!
We have made this several ti.es since you posted the recipe. Love it!!! Love the texture in the air fryer. Tell everyone about it!
Hi Dawn, I am so glad you love air fryer asparagus too! So glad to hear that you've made it several times! Thanks for coming back and letting us know. It helps other readers!