Air Fryer Asparagus

Incredibly easy and totally delicious, this air fryer asparagus recipe is going to transform the way you cook this classic veg. It's super quick and easy to prepare and makes a fantastic side dish for just about any meal, from a casual weeknight dinner to a fancy Sunday roast.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Global

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 8

Total Time 11

Servings

Calories 26.4kcal

Author Eliza

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus approx 1lb/ 450g, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon light olive oil Note 1
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic granules or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder - optional

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 200°C/ 400°F for 2-3 minutes.
Place asparagus in a bowl, drizzle with oil, add the salt, pepper and garlic granules, then toss to coat.
Place asparagus evenly in air fryer basket, then air fry for 7-10 minutes [Note 2] until asparagus is tender.

Notes

You can substitute another cooking oil with a high-smoke point.
The cooking times might vary depending on the thickness of your asparagus. Generally, thin spears will take about 5-7 minutes, while thicker ones will require 8-12 minutes. Keep an eye on the asparagus during the cooking process and adjust the cook time if needed.

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