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This Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe It takes less than 10 minutes to make – it’s the fastest way to “roast” asparagus!Once you’ve seasoned the stems, cooking asparagus in the air fryer is super fast, making it a last minute side dish for just about anyone healthy dinner. oh did i mention you got perfect The crispness of the tip?
since i got my air fryerI have been doing Easy Air Fryer Recipes Several times a week!But if you want to make asparagus and don’t have an air fryer, you can make Roasted Asparagus, Fried Asparagusor Roasted Asparagus instead.
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe
- light and bright taste
- Crispy young asparagus stems
- very easy to make
- Takes less than 10 minutes
- Naturally low carb, keto, vegetarian and gluten free
- faster alternative Roasted asparagus in the oven

ingredients you need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for air fryer roasted asparagus, the role of each ingredient in the recipe, and substitution options. See recipe card below for measurements.
- asparagus – Look for plump, firm asparagus with closed tips. Broken woody stems.
- olive oil – or avocado oil.
- lemon juice – Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor, or bottled For convenience.
- spices – garlic powder, sea salt & Black pepper. simple!
Variation: Add Parmesan cheese!
Sprinkle the parmesan over the asparagus in the air fryer just before cooking. If your asparagus is thicker and takes longer to cook, you can add it halfway through so the cheese doesn’t burn.
How to Cook Asparagus in the Air Fryer
This section shows step-by-step photos and details about cooking asparagus in the air fryer. See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- prune. Remove the tough woody ends of the asparagus.You can learn more about pruning asparagus in my article Roasted Asparagus postal.
- season. in a shallow pan (or a large bowl), drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper.
Tip: Don’t forget to toss!
Moving the pieces helps to adequately coat and season each asparagus stem.
- Air fryer. Place asparagus stems in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook in batches if necessary. Air fry until tender, brown and crispy around the edges.


How long to cook asparagus in the air fryer?
Wondering how long to cook asparagus in the air fryer? It will vary by size, but it’s usually less than half the time it takes in the oven!
| thick asparagus stems | air blast time |
|---|---|
| Thin | 3-6 minutes |
| Moderate | 5-8 minutes |
| Thick | 7-10 minutes |
Storage Instructions
- Shop: Store leftover asparagus in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Reheat in a hot pot, microwave or air fryer for a few minutes until heated through.
- freeze: you Can Freeze cooked asparagus, but I generally don’t recommend it.It tends to get mushy, although it can be soup or casserole.

what to serve with asparagus in the air fryer
Serve asparagus with a healthy main course, as shown below.You can also throw it in salad or Quiche.
More Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes
Making vegetables in the air fryer is very quick and easy! If you liked this asparagus air fryer recipe, you might also like some of them:
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Air Fry Asparagus Recipe (Quick and Easy!)
Learn how to cook asparagus in the air fryer with 4 easy ingredients – ready in minutes. This crispy, tender, and easy air fryer asparagus recipe is a quick, healthy side dish.
Prepare: 2 minute
Cook: 5 minute
All: 7 minute
Serving Size: 4 (Adjust the scale recipe)
raw material
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instruct
Tap the time in the instructions below to start the kitchen timer while cooking.
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warm up Air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
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in a shallow pan, drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper. Move the pieces to apply evenly.
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If desired, working in batches, arrange the asparagus in the air fryer in a single layer.Air fryer 5-8 minutes For medium thickness asparagus, 7-10 minutes thick asparagus, or 3-6 minutes For thin asparagus, cook until asparagus is soft, browned and crisp around the edges.
recipe notes
Serving Size: 1/4 of the entire recipe
nutrient content
Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.
Calories 86
fat 7.2 grams
protein 2.6G
total carbohydrates 4.8 grams
net carbs 2.3G
fiber 2.5 grams
sugar 2.2g
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