air fryer asparagus
Learn how to make crispy air fryer asparagus with minimal oil in just minutes. This easy recipe creates perfectly tender-crisp spears every time. Try our fool-proof method today!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
- 1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small lemon for zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Wash and trim the woody ends from 1 pound of asparagus spears.
- Dry the asparagus completely with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
- Toss asparagus with 1-2 teaspoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 7-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time.
- Remove when tips are crispy and stems can be pierced with a fork.
- Finish with fresh lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, and optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Based on 4 servings:- Calories: 50
- Total Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 15% Daily Value
- Vitamin C: 8% Daily Value
- Calcium: 4% Daily Value
- Iron: 6% Daily Value
- Vitamin K: 45% Daily Value
- Folate: 13% Daily Value