Description
This Air Fryer Asparagus – Vegetable Sides recipe creates perfectly crisp, tender asparagus in under 10 minutes. Lightly seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon, it’s a simple, healthy side dish that pairs beautifully with any meal. Vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with flavor, it’s the easiest way to enjoy asparagus at its best.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C).
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus and place the spears in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; work in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly crisp at the tips.
- Transfer to a platter, squeeze lemon juice on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use medium-thick asparagus for the best balance of tenderness and crispness.
- Check doneness early for thin spears (after 4 minutes).
- For a cheesy variation, sprinkle with Parmesan right after cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a 350°F air fryer for 2–3 minutes to regain crispness.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Asparagus, vegetable sides, crispy asparagus, healthy side dish, vegan air fryer recipe, lemon asparagus, quick vegetable sides