This Quick and Easy Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus is the perfect side dish for any meal. It’s ready in under 10 minutes making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
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How to Trim Asparagus and Do You Have To?
You typically want to trim off the woody root ends of the veggie before you cook it. You can also trim that portion off as you’re eating it.
How Does it Taste?
Roasted asparagus is loaded with so much flavor! Sometimes steamed veggies can get a little boring. Roasted asparagus packs a little crunch and if you season appropriately, tons of flavor! Check out this Roasted Asparagus recipe that uses the oven. Now you can let the air fryer do the work and save a little time.
How to Cook Asparagus in an Air Fryer
- Wash and trim the hard ends off the asparagus.
- Drizzle the asparagus in olive oil. You can also use olive oil spray. Sprinkle with seasonings.
- Air fry.
Air Fryer Temperature
I like to use 360 degrees.
Cook Time and How Long to Cook
I don’t recommend going over 10 minutes in the air fryer. Monitor the asparagus closely because every air fryer brand cooks differently. I like for my roasted asparagus to have a little bit of char, but I don’t want it to be too slimy. If you roast it too long you will burn it and will become really soft to the touch.
After the asparagus has cooked for 5 minutes, start to monitor it closely.
How to Cook Frozen
Frozen veggies typically only need an additional few minutes. Air fry the veggie for 3-4 minutes and then open up the air fryer to season them. Air fry for an additional 5-8 minutes.
Is Air Fryer Asparagus Healthy?
Absolutely! This dish has only 1 net carb per serving and is keto, vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
You may also enjoy my Air Fryer Homemade French Fries and Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs recipes.
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Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
Air Fryer Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potatoes
Air Fryer Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Air Fryer Vegetables
Air Fryer Carrots
Get a complete list of Air Fryer Recipes here.
Quick and Easy Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or olive oil cooking spray
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence seasoning optional
- fresh lemon wedge optional
Instructions
- Wash and trim hard ends off asparagus.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and the seasonings. You can also use cooking oil spray.
- Add the asparagus to the air fryer.
- Cook for 6-10 minutes on 360 degrees until crisp. Drizzle fresh squeezed lemon over the roasted asparagus.
- I don’t recommend going over 10 minutes in the air fryer. Monitor the asparagus closely because every air fryer brand cooks differently. I like for my roasted asparagus to have a little bit of char, but I don’t want it to be too slimy. If you roast it too long you will burn it and will become really soft to the touch.After the asparagus has cooked for 5 minutes, start to monitor it closely.
Heather
Saturday 20th of March 2021
This is THEE way to cook asparagus—even better than the grill. Thanks for sharing with us!
staysnatched
Monday 22nd of March 2021
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Suzy
Monday 1st of March 2021
Perfectly cooked! Easiest way to cook asparagus. Thanks!
staysnatched
Thursday 4th of March 2021
Yay! And I agree.
Lindsey
Monday 22nd of February 2021
This recipe is so easy and delicious! It's my new favorite way to cook asparagus and I have already made it every night for the past week!
staysnatched
Monday 1st of March 2021
I'm so glad to hear this!
Kristin Ancell
Monday 18th of January 2021
For some reason, I’ve never really liked asparagus I cook at home. Tonight I used the air fryer you recommend (from your Amazon link) and your recipe/directions. It was great and I look forward to getting this veggie into my rotation. Thank you!
staysnatched
Thursday 21st of January 2021
Yay! the air fryer will change your mind.
Nikki
Tuesday 29th of December 2020
This is the easiest way I've made asparagus and my new favorite. I never thought to make them in the air fryer- I was always worried about them being too crispy. I used 2 bunches of asparagus and cooked for 8 min. They came out perfect,the right crispness but still soft. I'm hooked.
staysnatched
Tuesday 29th of December 2020
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.