4-Minute Air Fryer Asparagus

My air fryer asparagus recipe combines 4 easy ingredients and cooks in 4 minutes. It’s tender with the perfect bite, making a nutritious, delicious side dish. Watch how I make this in my kitchen in the video below!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4

Servings servings

Calories 32kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus washed and trimmed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 190C/375F. Lightly grease an air fryer basket.
Toss the asparagus in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Remove the asparagus from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Store cooked asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

TO FREEZE: Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let them thaw overnight in the fridge, or add more reheating time.

TO REHEAT: Reheat leftover asparagus in the oven at 350F/175C for 7-8 minutes or in the air fryer at 375F/190C for 2-3 minutes or until warm.

Variations

Garnish with fresh herbs, like parsley, basil, or cilantro, depending on what you’re serving as the main course.
Fresh lemon and parmesan. Top the asparagus with fresh lemon juice and grated parmesan cheese.
Balsamic vinegar. If you enjoy my balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, get a similar flavor by drizzling balsamic glaze over the cooked asparagus.
Add spices. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or a dash of red pepper flakes for some heat.

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