Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus
Air fryer roasted asparagus is a tasty, quick side dish. This delicious vegetable can be on your table in just about 10 minutes from start to finish and pairs will with any chicken, beef, or pork dish you can think of!
Do you have a hard time getting your family – or heck even yourself – to eat veggies?
Here’s the trick!
Roast them.
Any vegetable, included asparagus tastes so much better, roasted.
Roasting the veggies brings out the natural sugars in vegetables and caramelizes them.
This mellows any bitter flavors the vegetable may have raw or boiled and turns them into tasty additions to any meal.
And you can make air fryer roasted asparagus in a fraction of the time that it would take to roast the asparagus in the oven.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Asparagus– 1 bunch of asparagus with the woody ends trimmed off.
- Olive oil– Extra virgin is best
- Salt and pepper– To taste
- Lemon wedges– Optional for serving
How to Make
Making air fryer roasted asparagus is easy!
Just toss the trimmed asparagus in a large mixing bowl with olive oil and salt and pepper until it’s evenly coated.
Put the asparagus in the basket of an air fryer in a single layer.
Air fry the asparagus as 370 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving plate.
Squeeze lemon juice over it and serve.
Enjoy!
What to Serve Roasted Asparagus With
Roasted asparagus pairs really well with light proteins like grilled chicken or pork.
Some of our favorite mains to serve with asparagus include:
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or in the microwave until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- Smaller, thinner young asparagus will cook more quickly and also be more tender. Thicker asparagus stalks tend to be tougher and take longer to fry.
- When the asparagus is done, the stalks should be tender and the ends should be crispy and golden.
- Fancy it up with a garnish of nuts, shredded parmesan, and/or fresh herbs.
Other Air Fryer Recipes
Air fryer roasted asparagus is a delicious and easy side dish for any number of main dishes.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other air fryer recipes?
Try these:
- Air Fryer Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Easy Air Fryer Green Beans
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
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Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Add the trimmed asparagus to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss with tongs to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.1 bunch asparagus, extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper
- Transfer the asparagus to the basket of an air fryer in a single layer.
- Air fry at 370° for 6-8 minutes, flipping the asparagus at the halfway mark, or until the stalks are tender and the ends are a bit crispy.
- Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving plate or platter. Squeeze lemon juice evenly out overtop, and servelemon wedges
Notes
- Smaller, thinner young asparagus will cook more quickly and also be more tender. Thicker asparagus stalks tend to be tougher and take longer to fry.
- When the asparagus is done, the stalks should be tender and the ends should be crispy and golden.
- Fancy it up with a garnish of nuts, shredded parmesan, and/or fresh herbs.
