Name: The Best Air Fryer Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 pounds tender asparagus, woody ends removed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; ½ lemon, juice only; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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If you’ve never made asparagus in an air fryer, you are missing out! This is the no-mess, no-fuss way to make delicious, tender air fryer asparagus in no time at all!

If you’ve never made air fryer asparagus, you are missing out! This is an easy way to make delicious, crispy asparagus in no time at all!

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Asparagus season is almost here in New Jersey. Looking for a quick, easy and delicious way to serve this popular spring vegetable? This air fryer asparagus recipe is one I use again and again. It is an easy side dish to help get family dinner on the table in a flash.

The best part of cooking fresh asparagus in an air fryer is how quick it is! In 10 minutes or less (depending on the size of your asparagus) you’ll have this quick side dish ready to go on the table.

The flavors in this asparagus recipe are classic and delicious. With simple ingredients like olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and parmesan cheese, you’ll have a side dish that goes with any meal.

I love to serve this delicious side dish with a grilled steak, a seafood dish, or chicken. This is the perfect side dish for those nights when you have an almost full meal recipe, but you need a veggie. That’s where making asparagus in an air fryer comes in!

I like to take advantage of the healthy benefits of air frying, It’s a real game changer for me. By using the air fryer we get crisp asparagus that still has all of its earthy flavor but isn’t mushy or too crunchy. It’s just perfect!

How to Make Asparagus in an Air Fryer

Air Fryer Asparagus Ingredients

Tender Asparagus, woody ends removed
Olive oil
Lemon juice (I like to garnish with some lemon zest too)
Salt and pepper
Minced garlic
Grated parmesan cheese

Kitchen Essentials Needed

Nonstick cooking spray or avocado oil
Air fryer
Serving Platter
Cutting board
Cheese grater

Asparagus in an Air Fryer Tips & Tricks

For best results, don’t forget to trim the woody ends off of your asparagus. These ends don’t have much flavor and don’t cook well, so we trim them off. Just cut off the white or light brown part leaving only the beautiful green stem.
I always recommend freshly grated parmesan. The pre-shredded cheese has a coating to keep it from clumping that prevents it from melting well.
Remember to adjust your cook time according to the size of your asparagus. The thinner spears will cook in about 5 minutes, while the thicker asparagus could take as long as 8 minutes.
Spread the trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

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4 Servings

The Best Air Fryer Asparagus

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

If you’ve never made air fryer asparagus, you are missing out! This is an easy way to make delicious, crispy asparagus in no time at all!

Ingredients

2 pounds tender asparagus, woody ends removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ lemon, juice only
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket by spritzing with nonstick cooking spray.
In a rimmed dish, toss the asparagus with the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the garlic, salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Transfer the asparagus to the prepared air fryer basket.
Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus stalks and your desired tenderness.
Prior to serving, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.