how to cook asparagus in the air fryer

With only 2 ingredients and taking a fraction of the typical time, this Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus will be your favorite way to cook asparagus from now on!

Roasted Asparagus is a very healthy and delicious side dish for dinner, lunch, or breakfast! It only takes about 20 minutes to roast in the oven, however using an Air Fryer cuts down the time dramatically. In seven minutes the asparagus is lightly crispy on the ends, yet perfectly tender and ready to eat. It never turns out soggy and always has the perfect bite to it! Serve this alongside Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan or Air Fryer Turkey Breast for the perfect meal!

Using the air fryer to make Air Fryer Asparagus Fries,Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, Air Fryer Zucchini fries, Air Fryer Butternut Squash, and Roasted Broccoli is also so quick and delicious! This Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus will be your new favorite side dish!

I am a big fan of theAir Fryerfor many reasons; it's so easy to use, the cleanup is so quick and minimal, and it cooks SO FAST compared to a traditional oven. It also uses WAY less oil compared to actual frying. If you haven't purchased an Air Fryer yet, I HIGHLY recommend it (see my recommendations below)!

Making this Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus is so easy! Most likely you'll just need to purchase asparagus, and then will need olive oil, salt, and pepper, which I bet is already in the pantry!

How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus:

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Trim the ends of the asparagus about an inch up from the bottom.
Place the asparagus onto a plate and lightly drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (or whatever oil you prefer) over the asparagus. Sprinkle 1/8 tsp kosher salt and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper over the top, then toss around to coat the asparagus.
Place the spears into theAir fryerbasket and then close, turn the fryer to 400 degrees, and set for 7 minutes.

Once the time is up, remove the basket and serve the asparagus.

Is Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus Healthy?

YES! Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus is great because it uses less oil than roasting in the oven, and the air fryer helps crisp the asparagus.

For 1/4 pound of asparagus, it contains 53 calories, 4 grams of fat (healthy fat from olive oil), 4 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, and 3 grams of protein.
It's also great source of vitamin's A and C, as well as iron.
Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus also fits into most diets- KETO, Paleo, Whole30, vegetarian, vegan, and low carb/Atkins just to name a few.

What type of Air Fryer should I use for Roasting Asparagus?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my OMORC Air Fryer XL, 5.8QT Air fryer! Here are some great options:

Air Fryer XL Touchscreen by Cozyna (5.7QT) is a large air fryer that looks to cook evenly!
OMORC Air Fryer XL, 5.8QT Air fryer Oven Oilless Cooker with Hot Air Circulation Tech for Fast Healthier Food
Tidylife Air Fryer XL, 1700W 5.8 QT 8-in-1 Digital Touch Screen Oilless Air Fryer
GoWISE USA 5.8-Quarts 8-in-1 Electric Air Fryer – this one includes a recipe book with over 50 recipes!!

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With only 2 ingredients and taking a fraction of the typical time, this Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus will be your favorite way to cook asparagus from now on!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer roasted asparagus

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 53 kcal

1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil

Trim the ends of the asparagus about an inch up from the bottom.
Place the asparagus onto a plate. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the asparagus. Sprinkle kosher salt and ground black pepper over the top, then toss to coat the asparagus.
Place the spears into the air fryer basket and close. Turn the air fryer to 400 degrees, and set for 7 minutes.
Once the time is up, remove the basket and serve the asparagus.

For 1/4 of the asparagus there are 53 calories, 4 grams of fat (healthy fat from olive oil), 4 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, and 3 grams of protein.