Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

This Air Fryer Asparagus recipe is the ultimate way to achieve perfectly crispy spears with minimal effort! With just a drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper, you’ll have a delicious side dish ready in minutes. The recipe also includes the best tips for trimming and preparing your asparagus to ensure flawless results every time.

If you haven’t tried asparagus in the air fryer yet, you’re in for a delightful surprise. The spears turn out ultra-crispy, while retaining their tender interior, and the cooking process is incredibly quick. This is a must-try method for anyone looking to elevate their veggie game with ease!

Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

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This Air Fryer Asparagus recipe is the ultimate way to achieve perfectly crispy spears with minimal effort! With just a drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper, you’ll have a delicious side dish ready in minutes. The recipe also includes the best tips for trimming and preparing your asparagus to ensure flawless results every time.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed*
• 1 tablespoon oil olive or avocado
• 1 clove garlic finely minced, optional
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

• Trim. You can either trim asparagus with a knife or by using the snap method:
• With a knife: Locate the junction where the light white/brown end starts to turn darker green. Cut at this point to remove the woody end.
• Snap method:  Hold one spear in both hands and place your thumb at the junction of the light brown and green part. Press lightly until you can feel where the asparagus is soft versus where it is hard and continue pressing until the spear snaps in two.

• Spear Size. Thinner spears will take less time to cook than thicker ones.
• Smaller Air Fryer. Increase the cooking time if using a 4 or 5 quart air fryer, reduce it for a larger capacity.

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