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A plate of cooked asparagus with the air fryer basket in the background

Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

This easy air fryer asparagus is a quick way to make a veggie side dish in just a few minutes in the air fryer. It can be cooked to your preference - tender and crisp.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 23 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound (454 g) asparagus ends trimmed
  • Cooking oil spray
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Other seasonings or toppings as desired

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and trim the asparagus. Place it in the air fryer basket. If they don’t fit, cut them in half. Spray with cooking oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on 370°F (185°C) for 6-9 minutes, tossing halfway through. Thin asparagus needs about 6 minutes, while thicker asparagus needs up to 9 minutes.

Notes

  • Cooking time depends greatly on the side of your asparagus (thick or thin). Check the tenderness with a fork at 5 minutes then cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until done.
  • Add any additional toppings you like, such as Parmesan, lemon, or garlic salt.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 857IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Asparagus
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