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    Home » Recipes » Vegetables and Side Dishes

    Published: Apr 29, 2022 · Modified: Feb 23, 2023 by joskitchenlarder · No Comments. · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Air Fryer Asparagus

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    Air fried asparagus spears close up.
    Air fryer asparagus on a platter.
    Air fried asparagus on a platter with lemon slices.

    Air fryer asparagus makes quick, easy and most delicious side dish. Perfectly roasted asparagus from your air fryer in less than 10 minutes and without oven in sight!

    Air fried asparagus on a platter with lemon slices.

    With this super simple air fryer asparagus recipe or guide, you will have the most delicious, seasonal, roasted veggie side dish on your table in minutes.

    Oh how I love roasted asparagus! But what if you could have roasted asparagus without an oven and in approximately 10 minutes?

    With an air fryer you can and the results are as crispy, tender and delicious as if it was roasted in the oven.

    Jump to:
    • 📝 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make air fryer asparagus
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🥡 Storing
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴Serving suggestions
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋 More asparagus recipes
    • 📋 Recipe

    📝 Ingredients

    Asparagus - The fresher the better! All you need to do is to wash and trim it by snapping or cutting off the woody ends at approximately 2.5-5cm/1-2inches.

    Oil - Use your favourite type of oil here and don't be tempted to go without as your asparagus will not get crispy and won't have that "roasted in the oven" texture and flavour.

    Once air fried, you can then think of toppings, seasonings and other flavour enhancers you might want to add but for now it's only these two ingredients.

    Raw asparagus spears in a colander.

    🔪 How to make air fryer asparagus

    Ingredient quantities & detailed instructions to be found in recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    Wash the asparagus and snap or cut off the woody ends.

    Spray or drizzle prepared spears with a little bit of oil and gently rub it all over the asparagus to make sure it is nicely covered.

    Put the asparagus in a single layer in a drawer/basket of your air fryer and cook on "air fry" setting at 200C/400F for 6-12 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus. My spears were medium thickness and took 8 minutes to air fry.

    Half way through the cooking, give the asparagus a gentle shake to ensure even results.

    Once done, serve immediately with your choice of seasonings and/or condiments.

    ***Quick Tip***Depending on the model of your air fryer you might need to preheat it (refer to the manual).

    Asparagus being prepared for air frying.

    🍽 Equipment

    Of course one piece of kit you need to make air fryer asparagus is an air fryer.

    I love my Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer and would highly recommend it if you're on the market for good, family size machine.

    This is not a sponsored post. I have been using this particular air fryer for almost a year now and prior to that I'd spent long time researching different makes and models before I settled on this one.

    🥡 Storing

    If not consumed straight away, store in the airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    Eat cold or reheat in the air fryer, microwave or in a pan.

    I wouldn't recommend freezing as it will affect texture of the asparagus making it mushy and stringy.

    Air fried asparagus spears close up.

    💭 Top tips

    Use crisper plate (if your air fryer has one) for best results.

    Don't overcrowd the drawer/basket. Air frying the asparagus in a single layer gives the best result.

    Using oil is vital for crispest asparagus.

    Give asparagus a little shake half way through air frying to ensure it cooks evenly.

    Adjust the timing according to thickness of asparagus spears you've got. Really thin ones might be ready in as little as 5-6 minutes and really thick ones in approximately 10-12 minutes.

    🍴Serving suggestions

    I'm all for simplicity when it comes to serving vegetables.

    Sprinkle of good quality salt and a squeeze of lemon juice over my asparagus and I'm happy.

    In such a simple form it makes perfect spring side dish that goes well with so many delicious dishes:

    Quorn Chicken Pie

    Vegan Lentil Roast

    Portobello Mushroom Burger with Caramelised Onions

    Vegan Tofu Fish

    Vegan Vegetable Fritters

    Easy Chickpea and Carrot Falafel Burgers and so much more...

    Another favourite would be my vegan parmesan which makes perfect seasoning.

    Feel free to serve it with your favourite sauces and seasonings. Some more delicious options could include:

    • simple balsamic vinaigrette
    • blackberry vinegar reduction
    • easy vegan tzatziki
    • broad bean dip
    • wild garlic and walnut pesto
    Air fryer asparagus on a platter.

    ❓ FAQs

    How long should I air fry the asparagus for?

    Air frying times for asparagus spears will vary depending on the thickness of the spears. Don't be afraid to check on it half way through cooking time as you take out the drawer/basket to give it a shake and then again near finishing time. The great thing about the air fryer is that you can open it at any time.

    Thin spears - 5-6 minutes
    Medium spears - 8 minutes
    Thick spears - 10-12 minutes

    How do I know that asparagus is ready?

    It will look nice and crispy and when you pierce it gently with a tip of the knife, it should go in really easy.

    You want your asparagus tender but definitely not mushy.

    Should I peel asparagus?

    There is absolutely no need to do that. Making sure that you get rid of woody ends of the spears (usually 2.5-5cm/1-2inches) is enough.

    Have you tried Air Fryer Asparagus?
    Please consider giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in recipe card below and share your views or tips in the comments.

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      Vegan Quiche with Asparagus
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      Spring Pea and Asparagus Risotto (Vegan)
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    📋 Recipe

    Air fryer asparagus bunch on serving platter.
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    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Air fryer asparagus makes quick, easy and most delicious side dish. Perfectly roasted asparagus from your air fryer in less than 10 minutes and without oven in sight!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine International
    Keyword air fryer asparagus

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 8 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 51kcal
    Author Jo Allison

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 400 g fresh asparagus
    • 1 tablespoon rapeseed/olive oil
    • seasoning/flavourings of your choice to serve

    Instructions

    • Wash the asparagus and snap or cut off the woody ends (approximately 2.5-5cm/1-2inches).
    • Spray or drizzle prepared spears with a little bit of oil and gently rub it all over the asparagus to make sure it is nicely covered.
    • Put the asparagus in a single layer in a drawer/basket of your air fryer and cook on "air fry" setting at 200C/400F for 6-12 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus. My spears were medium thickness and took 8 minutes to air fry, thin spears will take approximately 5-6 minutes and thick ones 10-12 minutes.
    • Half way through the cooking, give the asparagus a gentle shake to ensure it cooks evenly.
    • Once done, serve immediately with your choice of seasonings and condiments.

    Notes

    • Nutritional information is approximate, per serving based on 4 servings and without seasonings or condiments. It should be treated as a rough guideline only. 
    • Best eaten straight away but leftover can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. 
    • Freezing isn't recommended as it would affect texture of asparagus. 
    • Enjoy with your choice of seasonings/condiments. See Serving Suggestions for some ideas. 
    TIPS:
    Use crisper plate if your air fryer has one for best results.
    Don't overcrowd the drawer/basket. Air frying the asparagus in single layer gives the best result.
    Using oil is vital for crispest asparagus.
    Give asparagus a little shake half way through air frying to ensure even result.
    Adjust the timing according to thickness of asparagus spears you've got.Really thin ones might be ready in as little as 5-6 minutes and really thick ones in approximately 10-12 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Asparagus
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 51 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Sodium 2mg0%
    Potassium 202mg6%
    Carbohydrates 4g1%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 756IU15%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Calcium 24mg2%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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