Air Fried Asparagus

Skip the oven and try roasting your asparagus in the air fryer! This simple and tasty recipe is fast and easy to prepare.

How to Cook Asparagus in the Air Fryer

For the full ingredient list and detailed instructions, see the recipe below, but here’s a quick overview to get you started:

Ingredients for Air Fryer Asparagus

Here are the easy ingredients you'll need to prepare this delicious air fryer asparagus recipe:

• Asparagus: You’ll need a bunch of trimmed asparagus spears.
• Cooking spray: Mist the asparagus with avocado oil cooking spray.
• Seasonings: This easy air fryer asparagus is seasoned with garlic powder, Himalayan pink salt, ground peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. 
• Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is the perfect finishing touch. 

How to Prepare Air-Fried Asparagus

Here's a quick summary of the steps involved in making air fryer asparagus:

Spray the asparagus with avocado oil, season with your favorite spices, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Air fry until the asparagus begins to char for a crispy finish.

How Long Should You Air Fry Asparagus?

When air frying at 375°F, asparagus spears should be ready to char and crisp in approximately 7 to 9 minutes.

Best Pairings for Air Fried Asparagus

This air fryer asparagus makes an excellent side to pair with fish, chicken, lamb, or steak. Looking for more meal ideas? Try one of these tasty main courses:

• Grilled Sea Bass
• Baked Salmon
• Garlic Chicken
• Sirloin Steak With Garlic Butter
• Roasted Leg of Lamb
  

How to Store Leftover Air Fryer Asparagus

For the best taste, enjoy this air fryer asparagus the same day it's made. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Dinogo Community Reviews and Tips

“This was delicious and so simple to make,” says Michigan Cook. “The FRESH Parmesan is essential, in my opinion. I found that 6 minutes was perfect for my air fryer. Thank you for this amazing recipe. It's definitely a keeper.”

“I've been roasting asparagus in my air fryer ever since I got it,” shares greekgirrrl. “It's by far the best method to cook asparagus.”

Recipe contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

• avocado oil cooking spray

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground multi-colored peppercorns

• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Start by gathering all the ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.

Place the asparagus spears into the prepared basket and lightly mist with avocado oil. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top.

Air fry the asparagus until the spears begin to char, about 7 to 9 minutes.

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