Description

Air fryer asparagus is a quick, healthy side dish featuring tender-crisp asparagus roasted with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests. Easily made gluten-free or vegan.

Ingredients

For the Asparagus:

– 1 lb asparagus stalks, trimmed

– 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil for higher smoke point)

– ¼ tsp garlic powder

– ¾ tsp dried Italian seasoning (or substitute with thyme, rosemary, or dill)

– Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

For Garnish (optional):

– 1 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped

– Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Trim the woody ends of the asparagus stalks and arrange them in a single layer on a plate.
Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly.
Place the asparagus in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
Cook for 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to redistribute the asparagus for uniform browning.
Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

– Use medium to thick asparagus stalks: Thin stalks may overcook quickly reduce cooking time by 1–2 minutes if using thin asparagus.

– Avoid overcrowding: Cook in batches if needed to ensure proper airflow and even cooking.

– Gluten-free: Naturally GF, just verify all seasonings are certified gluten-free if needed.

– Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to restore crispiness.

– Customizations: Add Parmesan cheese, balsamic glaze, or chili flakes for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
Calories: ~80
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg