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Air fryer asparagus spears on a white plate, garnished with lemon and black pepper.

Air Fryer Asparagus

Smiling young man outdoors in casual clothing on city street.Evan Smith
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 58 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus tough ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon juiced (optional for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Rinse the asparagus and pat dry. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard.
    Snapping off the tough ends of fresh asparagus for Air Fryer Asparagus.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
    Fresh green asparagus spears in a white oval dish, ready for Air Fryer Asparagus.
  • Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
    Arranging fresh asparagus in a single layer in an air fryer basket for Air Fryer Asparagus.
  • Cook for 7 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and lightly browned. If your asparagus spears are particularly thick, they may need an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.
    Air Fryer Asparagus spears, cooked and lightly browned in an air fryer basket.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 293mgFiber: 3g
Keyword air fryer asparagus, asparagus
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