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overhead view of air fryer asparagus on a white oval serving platter with lemon slices.

Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 67kcal
Using the Air Fryer is one of the best ways to cook asparagus, because it's quick, simple, and it comes out crispy.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus (1 bunch)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon wedges optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Trim the ends of the asparagus.
    1 pound asparagus
  • Toss the asparagus in olive oil and seasonings. Then, place in air fryer basket.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    asparagus and seasonings in a glass bowl.
  • Depending on the thickness of your asparagus, cooking time will vary. For thin: 5-7 minutes at 370°F. Thick: 7-10 minutes at 370°F.
    overhead view of asparagus in an air fryer basket.
  • Asparagus is done when the edges are crispy and slightly browned.
    cooked asparagus in an air fryer basket.
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the asparagus.
    2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Serve with lemon wedges.
    Lemon wedges

Notes

  • To trim asparagus, grab a stalk with one hand at each end. Gently bend the asparagus spear, and the woody end should naturally snap off.
  • Feel free to change up the seasonings to suit your personal tastes.
  • Cook time varies based on thickness, so check on the asparagus often to prevent burning.
Storage: Store air fryer asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg