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air fryer asparagus

This easy air fryer asparagus recipe produces perfectly tender, crispy asparagus in just minutes with minimal oil and seasoning.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and trim the woody ends off the asparagus.
  2. Place asparagus in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
  4. Place the asparagus in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 7-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until asparagus is tender and slightly crispy.
  6. Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with lemon zest or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.