Air Fryer Asparagus - A Beautiful Mess

Looking for an easy and nutritious side dish for dinner tonight? Look no further than air fryer asparagus!

This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly crispy asparagus spears with delicious crunch while retaining their natural flavor and nutrients. With the help of your hot air fryer, you can conjure up a delicious side dish or a tasty starter in no time at all.

Related: Do you love asparagus? Try roasted asparagus, cheesy asparagus spears, or an asparagus, bacon, and goat’s cheese tart. Yummy!

Ingredients

asparagus
olive oil
salt and pepper
Lemon – optional, for serving

directions

Preparation of asparagus:

First wash the asparagus under cold water to remove any dirt. Cut off the hard, woody ends by gently snapping them off or using a knife. The asparagus should snap on its own where the tender part begins.

After cutting, pat the asparagus dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Dry asparagus provides better crispiness.

Place the cleaned and dried asparagus spears in a bowl. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, making sure it’s evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.

Air frying the asparagus:

Arrange the seasoned asparagus spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Be sure to leave some space between each spear to allow for good air circulation.

Cook the asparagus at 200°C (400°F) for about 7-8 minutes or until tender and crispy and lightly browned. Remember to shake the basket or turn the spears halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

Once done, transfer the air fried asparagus to a serving platter or individual plates. Drizzle the asparagus with fresh lemon juice and serve warm.

serving suggestions

Don’t know what to serve with the asparagus? Here are some main course ideas:

By following these simple steps, you’ll have perfectly crispy asparagus spears without the need for excess oil or unhealthy frying methods.

Using an air fryer allows for a healthier cooking alternative while preserving the vibrant flavor and nutritional benefits of this amazing vegetable. Have fun air frying!

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This is how you prepare perfectly tender asparagus in the hot air fryer

yield 2

Preparation 4 protocol

Cook 8th protocol

In total 12 protocol

instructions

First wash the asparagus under cold water to remove any dirt. Cut off the hard, woody ends by gently snapping them off or using a knife.
Pat the asparagus dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Dry asparagus provides better crispiness.
Place the cleaned and dried asparagus spears in a bowl. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, making sure it’s evenly coated.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the asparagus at 200°C (400°F) for about 7-8 minutes or until tender and crispy and lightly browned.
Shake the basket or turn the spears halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Place the air fried asparagus on a serving platter or individual plates. Drizzle the asparagus with fresh lemon juice and serve warm.

Remarks

You can season with more than salt and pepper if you like. Some additions could be: garlic salt, onion powder or grated parmesan cheese.

Nourishment

nutritional information

Asparagus from the hot air fryer

amount per serving

% Daily Value*

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Nutritional values are automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.

Air Fryer Asparagus – A Beautiful Mess