Perfect Air Fryer Asparagus
This Air Fryer Asparagus has crispy tips and tender stalks. It takes half of the time to cook with only 4 simple ingredients – the best roasted asparagus for a spring side dish!
Servings: 4 people as a side dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus (about 1 bunch)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt or to taste
- ground black pepper or to taste
- grated parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Wash the asparagus and dry them properly.
- Slice off the bottom white and woody ends.
- Add them into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. (Make sure to coat each spear is evenly coated with oil.)
- Place the seasoned asparagus in the air fryer basket and spread them evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer by setting the temperature to 360ºF.
- When the air fryer is ready, take the basket out. Spread the asparagus in the basket evenly.
- Put back the basket, and set the timer for 8 minutes.
- After 4 minutes, take out the basket and gently flip the asparagus.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and check every minute until it’s cooked through.
- Top with more salt, pepper, and optional parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store cooked air fryer asparagus in an airtight container and they can last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg