Air Fryer Asparagus

Enjoy perfect air fryer asparagus with our easy recipe for crisp, golden, and tasty asparagus. It’s the ideal side dish for any occasion.

Air Fryer asparagus is on the menu today, and it’s a game-changer for your side dish repertoire! Quick, crispy, and wonderfully tender, this recipe is about to become an all-time favourite in your kitchen arsenal.

Infused with the simplest of seasonings and the gentle kiss of heat from the air fryer, these asparagus spears transform into an enticing side that complements any main course.

Whether you’re pairing them with a juicy steak, serving alongside a delicate piece of fish, or tossing them into a colourful salad, these greens will stand tall and proud on the plate.

How to Store Leftover Roasted Asparagus

Leftover roasted asparagus will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container .

Use your leftover roasted asparagus in a frittata or quiche, or simply put it back in the air fryer for about 3 minutes. Reheating your leftover asparagus this way will keep it crisp and delicious.

About the Ingredients for Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

Asparagus – Look for thin but firm asparagus with tightly closed tips. .

Oil – Olive oil is best here but use any neutral flavoured oil with a high smoke point.

Cheese – I used pre-grated Parmesan cheese, but you can also use freshly grated cheese.

Seasonings – Just salt and pepper.

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How to Make Air Fryer Asparagus

Yields: 4 servings | Prep time: 2 minutes | Cook time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan

Directions:

Break the ends off the asparagus stalks, about 1/2 inch up from the bottom.

Put the asparagus in a medium bowl along with the salt, pepper and olive oil.

Add the asparagus and roast for 4 minutes, shaking the air fryer pan halfway through.

After 4 minutes, sprinkle the asparagus over with parmesan and fry for another 3 minutes.

Serve asparagus immediately after frying.