Name: Air Fryer Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper

This Air Fryer Asparagus is my new favorite side dish! It works great for an everyday dinner or a holiday meal. Asparagus in the air fryer is easy to make with just a few ingredients and results in a flavorful side dish that pairs wonderfully with a variety of entrees. You just can’t go wrong with this one!

Side Dishes

12 m

American

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Air Fryer Asparagus

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Asparagus

1 bunch asparagusends trimmed

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepperto taste

Instructions

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Instructions

Pre-heat your air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.

Prep the asparagus by trimming off the hard white ends. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle on the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Lay the asparagus flat in your air fryer, being careful not to stack it as best possible (if a few pieces are overlapping, that’s okay).

Air fry for 5 minutes and then sprinkle on the parmesan cheese (if using) and then air fry for 2-4 additional minutes. Cook time will depend on the thickness of your asparagus. Thinner pieces will likely only need 2 more minutes while thicker pieces will require 4 additional minutes.

Sprinkle with ¼ cup of parmesan cheese if desired and ENJOY!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Asparagus Thoroughly 💧
Pat asparagus completely dry with paper towels before tossing with oil—moisture prevents crisping and causes steaming instead of the desired caramelization.
Trim Woody Ends Properly ✂️
Bend each asparagus spear until it naturally snaps at the tender point rather than cutting with a knife—this removes only the tough, woody portion and maximizes usable length.
Single Layer for Maximum Crispness 📐
Arrange asparagus in a single layer without overlapping in your air fryer basket, and shake or flip halfway through cooking for even browning on all sides.
Oil Coating Technique 🫒
Lightly coat asparagus with olive oil using your hands or a mister rather than drizzling, ensuring every spear is evenly covered for consistent flavor and texture development.
Season After Cooking 🧄
Add garlic powder and freshly cracked black pepper in the final minute or immediately after air frying to preserve the garlic's delicate flavor and prevent it from burning.