Make a delicious, crispy side dish with Air Fryer Seasoned Asparagus! This easy air fryer side dish is simple and good for you, easy to make with just a few ingredients!
If you are looking for a simple, low-calorie, low-carb side dish recipe, then this Air Fryer Seasoned Asparagus is just for you. This recipe features asparagus paired with garlic salt and olive oil spray, then crisp to perfection in the air fryer. This crispy asparagus is ready to eat in less than 10 minutes and pairs wonderfully with steak or chicken.
Air Fryer Asparagus is not only simple but it’s also a zero-point food if you are on the Weight Watchers plan. I am certain it can get a little boring eating asparagus regularly with a meal, but when prepared right in this case in the air fryer, it ends up being a crispy and delicious vegetable.
This recipe can be made in any Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker using the Air Crisp function.
What ingredients do you need for Air Fryer Asparagus?
- Asparagus
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray or Grapeseed Oil Cooking Spray
- Garlic Salt
- Optional Ingredients – Lemon Wedges, Parmesan cheese, Salt, or Black Pepper
How do you cook vegetables in the air fryer?
It’s simple to cook vegetables in the air fryer, most of them will be ready in 10 minutes. Most vegetables will need a small amount of oil, it’s best to use olive oil cooking spray or grapeseed oil cooking spray.
How do you make Air Fryer Asparagus?
Once the asparagus has been cleaned, place the asparagus spears on a cutting board and cut the ends off the asparagus or trim the woody ends of the asparagus. Then, coat the air fryer basket with a light coat of olive oil cooking spray and evenly place the asparagus in the basket, keep in a single layer as much as possible.
It can be seasoned with a sprinkle of garlic salt or seasonings of your choice, then air fryer for 5 minutes at 390 degrees F, carefully shake up the basket or rotate the asparagus and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. If this is the first time you are making asparagus always check in on the food about halfway through the cooking time. All machines put off a different amount of heat, so the cooking time can vary.
Tip for making Air Fryer Seasoned Asparagus:
- Always keep a close eye on the cooking time. Thin asparagus will cook more quickly than thick asparagus, keep an eye on the size of your fresh asparagus.
- Cook Time will vary depending on your desired tenderness of the asparagus.
- Add different flavors – Use other herbs and spices such as red chili pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, rosemary, lemon pepper, parsley, or basil.
- Add Lemon – Toss the asparagus stalks with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
How do you store leftover cooked asparagus?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. When ready to reheat, remove from the fridge, to restore the crispiness, place the asparagus in the air fryer basket and heat at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes.
This is the perfect vegetable to add to your list of air fryer recipes.
Cooked Asparagus in the Air Fryer is a great option for a tasty side dish with this easy recipe for your next weeknight dinner. It’s flavorful with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and pairs wonderfully with any protein such as Air Fryer Salmon.
Air Fryer Seasoned Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Asparagus
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
- Garlic Salt
Instructions
- Begin by trimming about 2 inches off the stems of the asparagus.
- Add the asparagus to the basket of the air fryer.
- Lightly coat with olive oil spray and a dash of garlic salt.
- Cook at 390°F for 5 minutes.
- Check the asparagus and turn it.
- Cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
amelia wilkes says
Do you preheat fryer?
Kristy says
I normally do not preheat.