Air Fryer Asparagus

These Air Fryer Asparagus are tender on the inside and have a delicious crispness on the outside. Simple seasonings give this vegetable great flavor.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 41kcal

Author Tania Sheff

Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus
½ tsp. garlic powder or to taste
½ tsp. paprika or to taste
⅓ tsp. sea salt or to taste
½ tbsp. grapeseed oil

Instructions

Wash the asparagus and trim off the tough ends. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Place the asparagus onto a large dish or baking tray and season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with some oil and mix nicely using your hands.
Place the seasoned asparagus into the air fryer basket and spread in a single layer. Cook at 400°F for 10-13 minutes. Note: the cook time will depend on how thick your asparagus is, so watch it carefully.

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Notes

Recipe Variations

Make them sweet and spicy. Add maple syrup and red pepper flakes for a deliciously sweet and spicy flavor on these Air Fryer Asparagus.
Add Parmesan cheese and lemon. These two ingredients add a nice salty, nutty flavor, with a hint of citrus.
Use balsamic vinegar. Adding balsamic vinegar give them a sweet acidity that complements the asparagus’ natural flavor.
Make it savory. Add soy sauce for a salty, umami flavor, or some tempeh bacon to make it really savory.

How to Store

Store any leftovers of this Air Fryer Asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Since the asparagus will lose it's crispness, I advise reheating it in the air fryer for a few minutes, until the outside becomes crisp again and they are warmed through.

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