Description
Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus delivers crispy-tender spears in minutes, a bright, healthy side that elevates weeknight meals. This simple recipe crisps the edges with olive oil and garlic, finishing with lemon juice or Parmesan for extra zing. Perfect with chicken, seafood, or pork, it’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and naturally low-fat. Quick to prep, easy to customize with toppings, and endlessly crowd-pleasing for busy homes and Pinterest-worthy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: lemon wedges or grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- Place asparagus in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 7–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until tender and lightly crispy on the ends.
- Remove from air fryer and finish with lemon juice or Parmesan if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Trim woody ends of asparagus before cooking.
- Thin spears cook faster; adjust time by thickness.
- For extra zest, add lemon juice after air frying.
- Parmesan adds a savory finish—sprinkle after cooking if desired.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 287 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus, crispy asparagus, healthy side dish, quick weeknight side, gluten free, vegetarian, low fat, air fryer recipe, lemon, Parmesan