Asparagus Spears
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Air fryer asparagus is a simple and quick side dish. With just a few ingredients, you can achieve perfectly tender-crisp spears in minutes. Get the full recipe, cooking times, and tips for success on this page.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Optional: lemon zest, shaved parmesan after cooking
Season it upPairs with Lemon Herb, Garlic Parmesan, Simple Salt & Pepper, or Herbed Garlic ButterSee all seasonings →
Steps
- 01Snap or cut the woody ends off each spear. Hold both ends and bend. It breaks naturally where the tough part ends.
- 02Toss with oil and seasoning.
- 03Ready for the air fryer. Lay them perpendicular to the basket grates so they don't fall through.
Thick spears and thin spears cook at very different speeds. If your bunch has a mix of both, sort them and cook the thick ones a minute or two longer, or buy bunches with uniform thickness. Pencil-thin asparagus cooks in half the time and burns easily. Thick spears are more forgiving.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 02Wash and trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears.
- 03Toss the spears with olive oil and the Lemon Herb or Garlic Parmesan seasoning.
- 04Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 05Cook for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- 06Check for tenderness and crispy tips, cooking 1-2 more minutes if needed.
- 07Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Season it up
Pairs well
Meal Prep
Stores 4 days. Reheat at 400°F (200°C) for 2-3 minutes. These thin vegetables re-crisp quickly.
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