Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Asparagus is a delicious, healthy, and classy side dish to pair with any meal! Cooking asparagus in the air fryer is such a breeze. Season it how you like for a tender, crispy, and delicious vegetable.
Servings: 1 lb
Calories: 35kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb or 400g Asparagus stalks I counted about 40 stalks, washed and dried
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper or salt/pepper
- lemon zest to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º.
- Cut the bottom 1-2 inches off of the bundle of asparagus bundle. Alternatively, grasp the bottom of the asparagus stalk and firmly bend it. It will snap off in the natural spot where the stalk goes from tough to tender. Discard the bottom portion.
- Place the asparagus into the air fryer and spritz or drizzle with oil. Sprinkle lemon pepper all over, then shake the basket or use tongs to distribute the asparagus.
- Cook for 7-12 minutes, checking and shaking every 2 minutes after the 5 minute mark. If your asparagus is very thin (pencil or thinner), the asparagus will take between 7-9 minutes. Thicker stalks (straw-marker size) will take up to 12 minutes. The asparagus is done when a knife or fork pierces easily through the bottom of the stalk.
- Remove from the air fryer to a serving plate and garnish with fresh lemon zest, if desired.
Notes
You can season the asparagus using any seasoning blend, or simply just salt and pepper.
This recipe makes browned, slightly crisp asparagus. If you prefer bright green, almost steamed asparagus with little to no crisp, lower the temperature to 325-350º and cook for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g