Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Air Fryer Asparagus 4.6 (36) 23 Reviews 12 Photos Air fryer asparagus is a quick and easy vegetable side dish for busy weeknights. Flavored with garlic, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese this delicious asparagus side dish can be on your table in a matter of minutes. Using the air fryer makes roasting vegetables a breeze! Submitted by Yoly Updated on November 14, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Skip the oven and use your air fryer to roast asparagus! This air fryer asparagus recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. How to Cook Asparagus In the Air Fryer You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Air Fryer Asparagus Ingredients These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this air fryer asparagus recipe: Asparagus: You’ll need a bunch of trimmed asparagus spears.Cooking spray: Mist the asparagus with avocado oil cooking spray.Seasonings: This easy air fryer asparagus is seasoned with garlic powder, Himalayan pink salt, ground peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is the perfect finishing touch. How to Make Air-Fried Asparagus Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make asparagus in the air fryer: Mist the asparagus with avocado oil, toss with seasonings, and top with Parmesan. Cook in the preheated air fryer until the asparagus starts to char. How Long Do You Cook Asparagus In the Air Fryer? In an air fryer preheated to 375 degrees F, the asparagus spears should start to perfectly char in about 7 to 9 minutes. What to Serve With Air Fryer Asparagus Serve this air fryer asparagus with your favorite fish, chicken, lamb, or steak entree. If you're in need of some delicious inspiration, try one of these delicious main dishes: Grilled Sea Bass Baked Salmon Garlic Chicken Sirloin Steak With Garlic Butter Roasted Leg of Lamb How to Store Air Fryer Asparagus This air fryer asparagus will taste best the day it’s cooked. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “This was delicious and so easy,” according to Michigan Cook. “The FRESH Parmesan is the key, [in my opinion]. I found that for my air fryer, the asparagus was perfectly done at 6 minutes. Thanks for a great recipe. Definitely a keeper.” “I have been roasting asparagus in my air fryer since I got it,” says greekgirrrl. “It is absolutely the best way to cook asparagus.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed avocado oil cooking spray ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt ¼ teaspoon ground multi-colored peppercorns ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line the basket with parchment paper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place asparagus spears in the prepared basket and mist with avocado oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Top with Parmesan cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Air-fry until asparagus spears start to char, 7 to 9 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 94 Calories 3g Fat 10g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 94 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Sodium 739mg 32% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 5g Protein 9g 18% Vitamin C 13mg 15% Calcium 168mg 13% Iron 5mg 28% Potassium 490mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.