It’s officially Spring and this year I’m making an effort to enjoy vegetables while they are in their peak season. And asparagus is definitely a Springtime favorite! This Air Fryer Asparagus recipe is probably one of the easiest ways to enjoy asparagus and can be made in just 10-minutes! It’s now my go-to recipe when I need a quick and easy side dish to go with my weeknight dinner meals.
And I’ll be honest…I didn’t grow up eating asparagus, but just like a lot of foods and vegetables, I finally tried it once I was an adult. And to my surprise, I actually liked it😄 And the best part is that it's super easy to prepare and cook. Making it perfect for those busy weekdays when I need a really quick side dish for dinner. You can easily add this Air Fryer Asparagus to your weekly vegetable rotation.
Ingredients For Air Fryer Asparagus
Just 3 simple ingredients is all you need to make this quick & easy air fryer asparagus recipe:
- Asparagus: One bunch (or approximately 1 pound) of asparagus is all you'll need. I like to get the thinner asparagus spears, but if all you can find are thicker spears that will certainly work too!
- Olive oil: You'll need just a little bit of olive oil or avocado oil to help the seasoning stick to the asparagus. And it keeps the asparagus from burning in the air fryer.
- Lemon pepper seasoning: Whenever possible I love keeping things simple, and lemon pepper seasoning makes this recipe super easy. It's a combination of lots of spices including lemon, black pepper, garlic, and salt. Tons of flavor packed into one seasoning mix! I used Lawry's Lemon Pepper seasoning but you can use any brand you choose.
How to Cook Asparagus in an Air Fryer
The full instructions and measurements are included in the recipe card below, but here’s a quick step-by-step overview:
Step One: Wash, dry, and trim off the thick woody stem at the end of the asparagus spears.
Step Two: Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus and rub the oil into each spear. Now sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning over the asparagus and toss until all the asparagus is coated with the seasoning mix.
Step Three: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Add the seasoned asparagus to the air fryer basket in an even layer (as even as you can). Cook for 4 minutes, stopping and shaking halfway through. *If your asparagus spears are really thick you may need to add an additional minute. Remove from the air fryer and enjoy with your favorite meal.
Serving Suggestions
Serve air fryer asparagus as a side dish to several different types of protein including air fryer chicken breasts, sautéed chicken breasts, salmon, pork chops, or baked chicken. You can even switch up the seasoning and add it to your favorite pasta or a simple breakfast frittata.
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning*
Instructions
- Wash, dry, and place the asparagus on a cutting board. Trim off the thick woody stem at the end of the asparagus spears.
- Keep the asparagus on the cutting board or add them to a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus and rub the oil into the spears. Now sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning over the asparagus and toss until all the asparagus is coated with the seasoning mix.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Add the seasoned asparagus to the air fryer basket in an even layer (as evenly as you can). Cook for 4 minutes, stopping and shaking halfway through.*
- Remove the asparagus from the air fryer and enjoy with your favorite meal.
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Notes
- Lemon pepper seasoning already has lots of spices in it including salt. But depending on the brand of seasoning that you use, you may need to add just a small pinch more of salt and garlic powder. I used Lawry's Lemon Pepper Seasoning and it's packed with flavor.
- If your asparagus spears & stems are really thick, you may need to add 1 additional minute to the cook time.
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