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Air Fryer Asparagus Spears

Air fryer asparagus is made in less than 10 minutes using fresh asparagus spears, salt, pepper, and an optional squeeze of lemon juice.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: air fryer asparagus recipes, air fryer vegetable recipes
Servings: 8
Calories: 27kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs asparagus spears
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Wash and dry asparagus. Trim ½ to 1 inch off the end of the spears.
  • Preheat the air fryer (if your model requires doing so) to 400°F (204°C).
  • Rub asparagus with olive oil. Place into the air fryer basket or on the tray. Sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. *You do not need parchment paper unless you prefer to use it for easy cleanup.
  • Air fry for 4-6 minutes, depending on thickness. Asparagus stalks will be bright green and turning slightly golden on the leaves when done. *It's not necessary to rotate the asparagus halfway through.
  • Squeeze juice of the lemon over asparagus before serving.

Notes

Prep: to prepare fresh asparagus spears for cooking, rinse them under cool running water. Then snap about ½ to 1 inch of the ends off, where the asparagus begins to turn to white or gray. There is no need to use a knife– asparagus spears easily break when bent.
Store: keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. Asparagus will lose its crunch when stored for later use.
Reheat: put in the toaster or air fryer for 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, put on a baking sheet and warm in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg