Air Fryer Asparagus
Updated May 26, 2025
Air fryer asparagus is a quick, healthy, and seriously tasty side dish recipe that you can cook within 10 minute and pair with many proteins!
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Cook Asparagus in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Asparagus is your answer for what side dish to cook with your protein tonight! Cooking asparagus this way gives you the most tender results within just 10 minutes! Just toss the asparagus in oil and any seasoning and let the air fryer do all the work!
The air fryer’s quick convection cooking method circulates hot air around the asparagus spears, making the insides tender while creating a crispy outer layer. Pair it with Air Fryer Salmon or Air Fryer Steak for a complete easy meal with easy clean up!
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Air Fryer Asparagus Ingredients
- Asparagus: Look for bright green, firm stalks that are roughly the same thickness so that they cook evenly.
- Olive oil: Only a tablespoon of olive oil is needed for air frying; a little oil goes a long way.
- Seasoning: Just some salt and pepper but feel free to add some other seasoning.
How to Make Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedged, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 380ºF.
- Prepare the asparagus by trimming their woodsy ends.
- Place the asparagus in a large bowl along with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the asparagus to the air fryer and shake the basket to make sure they’re in a single layer. You may need to cook in two batches. Cook until crisp tender, shaking the basket halfway through, for 8-10 minutes total. The asparagus will continue to soften after finished cooking so make sure not to overcook.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Variations
- Spice it up: Use any of your favorite seasonings to add a punch of flavor to air fryer asparagus. Try a sprinkle of curry powder or a dash of chili powder and cumin. You can add ¼ to ½ teaspoon.
- Make a dip for serving: These asparagus spears are perfect for dipping, just like french fries! Try homemade ranch or serve with white bean hummus for an added bit of protein.
- Sprinkle with parmesan: During the last minute of cooking, you can sprinkle the air fryer asparagus with some freshly grated parmesan or mozzarella cheese and let it melt in the air fryer.
Recipe Tips
- Trim the asparagus properly. First snap the woody end off of one, then use it as a guide. Grab a stalk with two hands, one hand at the base and another in the middle. Bend the spear until it snaps. It will naturally break at the correct spot. Throw away the woody end, and you have a perfect stalk of asparagus ready to cook! To trim the remainder, place the bunch on your cutting board and use the trimmed spear as a guide for where to trim the rest of the asparagus.
- Cook asparagus in a single layer. This helps ensure the hot air circulates around each asparagus spear for evenly cooked, perfectly tender asparagus.
- Consider adjusting the cooking time if you have thin or thick asparagus. If you have extra thick asparagus or thinner than usual spears, you may want to adjust the cooking time–a couple less minutes for thinner and a couple extra minutes for thicker.
- Wash and trim asparagus ahead of time for even easier prep. If you’re meal-prepping, trim your asparagus beforehand and store it in the refrigerator. Then, when it’s time to cook them, that’s one less step.
Serving Ideas
FAQs
Store any leftover asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, you can give them a few seconds in the microwave, or place them back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes. Just keep a close eye so they don’t overcook.
No, I don’t recommend freezing air fryer asparagus. Freezing can affect the texture of the asparagus, making it mushy.
Any size air fryer will do, just make sure your asparagus is in a single layer on the rack. If you have a smaller capacity air fryer, this may mean you need to cook your asparagus in batches.
