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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 54kcal
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: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
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