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Air fryer asparagus on a white plate.

Air Fryer Asparagus

Mandy Applegate
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 54 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound asparagus spears
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any high-smoke-point oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears by snapping or cutting them off.
    1 pound asparagus spears
  • Place the trimmed asparagus spears to the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Brush with avocado oil.
    1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over the oiled asparagus spears, toss to evenly distribute the seasonings.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cook the asparagus in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. The asparagus should be tender-crisp and slightly charred.
  • Once cooked, remove the asparagus from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the asparagus spears and your desired level of tenderness.
  • Feel free to add additional seasonings or herbs according to your taste preferences.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears and the model of your air fryer. Adjust accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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