Once you taste Air Fryer Asparagus, you’ll never make it any other way! Deliciously tender and perfectly crisp, asparagus in the air fryer is a simple and speedy side dish.
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Listen, I love asparagus. A lot. But I officially declare asparagus in the air fryer as my favorite way to eat this amazing springtime veggie. Line drawn. Bold declaration made.
You’ll love this asparagus alongside Paleo Salmon Cakes, Lemon Garlic Pasta, Ham and Swiss Quiche, or a Dry Brined Chicken. It’s also a delicious dish to serve with Air Fryer Egg Rolls, or use some to top this Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto.
Looking for more asparagus recipes? Check out Instant Pot Asparagus, How to Cook Frozen Asparagus, Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, and How to Freeze Asparagus.
Can You Cook Frozen Asparagus in an Air Fryer?
Yes, you can use frozen asparagus in the air fryer! The key for cooking frozen asparagus is to not thaw it before cooking and to make sure the air fryer is fully preheated. That allows the asparagus to get that perfect sear and start roasting right away.
How Long Do You reheat Asparagus in the Air Fryer?
Personally, I find the asparagus best right from the air fryer, but if you need to reheat, ~2 minutes at 390F will do the trick.
HOW TO TRIM ASPARAGUS
Hold one stalk of asparagus, and try to snap the end off. Where it snaps is the natural breaking point. You can snap each stalk individually, but I usually cut all the ends off at about the same point with a sharp knife to save time.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Don’t be aggressive with spritzing the olive oil on the stalks. Over time I’ve discovered that too much olive oil = mushy asparagus. I use my Misto to get even coverage.
- Fatter asparagus spears may need an additional 1-3 minutes of cooking time.
- Swap out the salt with garlic salt, or add fresh (or frozen) chopped garlic when cooking.
- Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a squirt of fresh lemon juice. Or a heft drizzle of our Gluten-Free Cheese Sauce.
WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS
One serving has 1 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus {woody ends trimmed}
- 1 tsp olive oil
- pinch kosher salt {optional}
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Remove the woody ends from the stalks.1 pound asparagus
- On a plate or baking sheet, lightly spritz/spray with olive oil.1 tsp olive oil
- Place asparagus in the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook for 7-9 minutes, or until they have reached your desired level of crispy.
- Sprinkle finished asparagus with sea salt. Serve immediately.pinch kosher salt
Notes
Oven Roasting Instructions:
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Place your oven rack on the lowest setting and preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
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Lightly mist the sheet pan with olive oil.
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Place your asparagus on the pan, mist with olive oil
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Roast for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 4-7 minutes. Salt to taste (optional).
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Worked like magic! As yummy as roasted (maybe more) and way faster. Thanks!
It’s a favorite method for us because of how quick it is. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I’m a vegan and I really appreciate it when I see such delicious food that I can homemade with my air fryer. Thank you.
You’re so welcome!
The garden is about to start pumping out asparagus from the 75 year old asparagus bed. I can’t wait to try this out! Now I just an air dryer. Haha.
75 years old? I love that!!!
I’m also not sold on the air fryer-yet. I already store my instant pot & veggie spiralizer on my staircase. I can get away with it since we don’t use the upstairs bedroom. The kitchen aid mixer in the upstairs bedroom. The crockpot in the basement with the turkey roaster pan, deli style meat slicer I’ve used about three times ever and my wedding silverware… And the toaster, bread machine, hand mixer & food processor in my only coat closet turned pantry. Maybe it’s fine to get rid of the bread machine and replace it with an air fryer. I don’t even remember where the ice cream machine is.
I do the microwave precook and short oven or grill to get the roasty goodness taste.
Is the fryer really worth the real estate?
I think “worth the real estate” will be different for everyone. I do love and use mine a lot. But…I also include other cooking methods in all air fryer recipes so that people can have choices.
Do you reckon you could do padron peppers in the air fryer? Thinking of getting one. Might strengthen the case!
You know, I haven’t ever considered it. But now I am!
I’ll give it a try the next time I buy a bag of them.
I haven’t given in and purchased an air fryer yet. I don’t really have a place to put it but I’m tempted each time I read one of your recipes using one. You temptress, you! I love asparagus grilled or roasted with olive oil and lemon pepper seasoning. Yum!
Just call me an enabler!! 🙂
I think lemon pepper is a super under-used seasoning. YUM!