Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus

Looking for a delicious way to enjoy asparagus? Our air fryer roasted asparagus recipe is simple, healthy, and absolutely the best side dish!

Looking for an easy way to roast asparagus? Look no further than your air fryer!

This roasted asparagus recipe is simple and delicious, and perfect for a quick and healthy side dish. Roasting it in the air fryer results in perfectly cooked asparagus that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You’ll never have to worry about it being overcooked or undercooked again.

Asparagus is one of those vegetables that can be prepared so many different ways. You can roast it, steam it, or even eat it raw. In this recipe, we’re going to show you how to air fry it. It only takes about 10 minutes from start to finish!

The air fryer is a modern marvel of kitchen technology. It uses hot air to crisp up food, so you can get the same great results as if you were using a deep fryer, without all the unhealthy fat. This roasted asparagus recipe takes advantage of the air fryer’s capabilities, and produces a tasty side dish that is perfect for any occasion.

The air fryer is a fantastic kitchen appliance to have around, especially during the summer when it gets too hot to turn on the oven.

So ditch the old-fashioned steamer, and give this air fryer roasted asparagus recipe a try today! You are sure to love how easy it is to make delicious roasted asparagus in your air fryer! You won’t be disappointed.

Why You Will LOVE This Air Fried Asparagus

• Quick and easy vegetable side dish
• Perfect side dish for any meal
• Super flavourful
• Crisp but tender
• Ready in under 10 minutes
• Easy clean up.

Why Should I Cook Using an Air Fryer?

If you’ve never cooked food using an air fryer before, here are the advantages of using the air fryer as opposed to other cooking methods:

1. Less oil is required for cooking
2. No need to preheat – you can start cooking straight away!
3. Food cooks on all sides at once (unlike traditional deep frying)
4. Food cooks evenly and quickly – no overcooking!
5. You don’t need to heat the oven, so the house stays cool on warm days.
6. It’s EASY to use and quick to clean up.

I am working on more delicious air fryer recipes, like this air fryer asparagus recipe, to share, this thing is amazing.

Do You Wash Asparagus Before Roasting?

Yes, like all vegetables, you need to make sure to wash the raw asparagus before cooking. You also need to dry them with a clean towel before roasting so they don’t steam and end up mushy.

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Asparagus

For the best results, make use of these tips and you will have perfect crispy asparagus!

• Don’t overcrowd the asparagus. Keep the asparagus in a single layer to allow for proper air circulation.
• Choose fresh asparagus. When purchasing the asparagus, look for spears that are firm with tightly closed tips.
• Wash and dry your asparagus. We want crispy air fryer asparagus, so make sure they are good and dry!
• Look for a bundle that are uniform in size. This ensures the asparagus cooks more consistently than if they are uneven in size.
• Trim the asparagus. Make sure you trim off all the woody stem.
• Use just enough oil. You only need to use just a little bit of oil, just enough to get the cheese and seasonings to stick.

How do You Trim Asparagus Stalks?

Asparagus stalks should be trimmed at the point they snap easily. Hold the bottom half of the stalk of asparagus in one hand and bend it on either side of your hand. The asparagus should naturally snap at the point between the woody bottom and the fresh stalk.

You can also trim off the bottom inch or so of the asparagus stalks using a paring knife but be sure to trim away all of the tough part.

How to Store Leftover Roasted Asparagus

Leftover roasted asparagus will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container .

Use your leftover roasted asparagus in a frittata or quiche, or simply put it back in the air fryer for about 3 minutes. Reheating your leftover asparagus this way will keep it crisp and delicious.

Equipment Needed to Roast Asparagus in the Air Fryer

All you really need for this side dish is an air fryer.

I have a COSORI Air Fryer Max XL which is 5.8 QT. It’s large enough to make a decent sized air fryer prime rib, and I think the white is really attractive. It is larger air fryer, so it easily handles larger amounts of ingredients. For this recipe you can get away with a smaller air fryer, but if you are looking to buy, I would definitely recommend this model.

About the Ingredients for Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

You can air fry asparagus with just oil and simple seasonings, but this recipe adds a delicious punch of flavour.

Asparagus – Look for thin but firm asparagus with tightly closed tips. .

Oil – Olive oil is best here but use any neutral flavoured oil with a high smoke point.

Cheese – I used pre-grated Parmesan cheese, but you can also use freshly grated cheese.

Garlic – Again, I used garlic powder, but you can use a clove of fresh, minced garlic instead. I do really prefer the powder here though.

Seasonings – Just salt and pepper.

Lemon zest – You can toss the asparagus in a little lemon juice if you like, but I find that the zest alone adds just the right amount of citrus zing.

Looking for More Side Dish Recipes?

Check out some recipes for my favourite simple vegetable side dishes.

This recipe for crispy roasted garlic parmesan baby potatoes is an easy side dish that’s great with any meal.

Looking for a delicious side dish recipe? These sauteed garlic butter mushrooms will blow you away, and they’re so easy to make!

Roasted butternut squash with brown sugar and herbs is a tasty side dish for any fall menu. You will love this perfectly caramelized squash!

How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus

Yields: 4-6 Servings | Prep time: 2 Minutes | Cook time: 7 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch asparagus spears
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions:

Trim the woody ends of the asparagus off, about an inch up from the bottom.

Place the trimmed asparagus onto a plate and drizzle olive oil over the asparagus. Sprinkle over with parmesan, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper, then toss to coat the asparagus.

Line them up in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, and close it.

Turn the air fryer on to 400 degrees F, and set for a cooking time of 7 minutes.

Once the time is up, remove the basket and place the asparagus on a serving platter sprinkled over with the fresh lemon zest and a little extra Parmesan cheese if desired.