The Best Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

This air fryer asparagus recipe requires just a handful of simple ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to make! The asparagus comes out perfectly tender yet crisp and you don't have to heat up the oven. You can also switch up the seasonings to suit your family's taste with different herbs or seasonings.

You Will Love This

• It's the easiest last minute side dish! On those busy nights when you want a simple veggie to serve alongside your main dish, this air fryer asparagus is a lifesaver! Pair it with chicken spaghetti, creamy salmon pasta, or cheesy manicotti to create a delicious and balanced meal. The best part is that you don't have to heat up the oven.
• If you loved this easy air fryer recipe, be sure to check out my other favorite vegetable side dishes like air fryer green beans, air fryer baked potatoes, cheesy broccoli casserole, and balsamic roasted Brussel sprouts.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Asparagus - Buy the freshest asparagus you can find, and don’t forget to trim the ends off. You can also cut the asparagus into 1-2" pieces before cooking if you prefer.
• Olive Oil - I usually use organic olive oil, but you can replace this with avocado oil or grapeseed oil. Feel free to use olive oil cooking spray instead as well.
• Italian Seasoning - You could also sub any variety of dried herbs in place of the Italian seasoning.
• Garlic Powder - Garlic powder is an essential for us, but you can leave it off, or use your other favorite spices like chili powder, cumin, or onion powder!

Instructions

Trim asparagus by cutting the woody ends off the stalk with a sharp knife. Drizzle the asparagus in olive oil and season with herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Place on air fryer tray or in air fryer basket in a single layer and roast asparagus for 5-7 minutes.

Garnish with a sprinkle of Malden's finishing salt and if you're feeling a little extra, drizzle with my garlic Parmesan cream sauce (like I did with my air fryer green beans). Enjoy!

Tips

• Trim the asparagus. The bottom ends of asparagus are woody and need to be cut off because they are not really edible. You can either slice the last 1-2 inches off or take each spear and snap it off naturally towards the end.
• Don't overcrowd the asparagus. If you're making a lot of asparagus just cook in batches so that it can cook through evenly and get perfectly tender.
• Drizzle with Parmesan sauce! You can eat this air fryer asparagus with almost anything but my 15 minute garlic parmesan sauce takes it to the next level. Or try sprinkling this air fryer asparagus with grated Parmesan cheese to add some nutty flavor.
• If you like it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before or after air frying. You can also switch up the spices to try different flavors. Some of our favorites include curry powder, cumin, or chili powder!

FAQ

Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating

• Make-Ahead: The best part about this air fryer asparagus is that it takes literally 10 minutes from start to finish. While it tastes best fresh from the air fryer, the individual components can be prepped ahead of time and then assembled when you're ready to eat. Store trimmed asparagus in the fridge and prep the herbs and spices until you're ready to air fry.
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. 
• Reheating: You can reheat the asparagus in the air fryer at 350 for a few minutes or until warmed through, or place the asparagus in a frying pan on the stovetop and reheat over low heat. 

Serve With

• Easy One Pan Chicken and Rice Casserole
• Caprese Flatbread with Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
• The Best Smoked Meatloaf
• Simple Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
• Creamy Salmon Pasta

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