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.
Servings: 8
Calories: 27kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus spears
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black 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
