Air Fryer Asparagus
Asparagus spears cooked in the air fryer with garlic, lemon zest and pepper until tender with browned tips. Four servings in 13 minutes.
What to Put on the Table With Air Fryer Asparagus
- Eggs
- Baked salmon
- Roast chicken
How to Make Air Fryer Asparagus
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Heat the air fryer to 200°C / 390°F. Toss the asparagus with the oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
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Lay the spears in a single layer in the basket, cooking in two batches if they do not fit. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking once, until tender with browned tips.
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Toss with the lemon zest and juice and serve.
Notes From the Method
Sort the spears by thickness so thin and thick ones are not cooked together.
If the tips start to darken too early, lower the temperature by 10°C.
Cook in two batches rather than piling the spears in the basket.
Keeping What's Left
Best straight away. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days; eat cold in salads.
Questions and Answers
How long does Air Fryer Asparagus take to make?
About 13 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Air Fryer Asparagus?
Sort the spears by thickness so thin and thick ones are not cooked together. If the tips start to darken too early, lower the temperature by 10°C. Cook in two batches rather than piling the spears in the basket.
What should I serve with Air Fryer Asparagus?
Eggs; Baked salmon; Roast chicken.
How should Air Fryer Asparagus be stored?
Best straight away. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days; eat cold in salads.
Is Air Fryer Asparagus suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, weight-loss friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Air Fryer Asparagus?
About 72 kcal per serving, with 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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