With only 2 ingredients and taking a fraction of the typical time, this Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus will be your favorite way to cook asparagus from now on!
Roasted Asparagus is a very healthy and delicious side dish for lunch or dinner. It only takes about 8 minutes to roast in the oven since using an Air Fryer cuts down the time dramatically. In seven minutes the asparagus is lightly crispy on the ends, yet perfectly tender and ready to eat. It never turns out soggy and always has the perfect bite to it. This Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus will be your new favorite side dish!
How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus
- Trim the ends of the asparagus about an inch up from the bottom.
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Place the asparagus onto a plate and lightly drizzle olive oil (or whatever oil you prefer) over the asparagus. Sprinkle 1/8 tsp kosher salt and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper over the top, then toss around to coat the asparagus.
- Place the spears into the air fryer basket. Cook for at 400°F for 7 minutes.
Asparagus Nutrition
- 1/4 pound of asparagus contains 53 calories, 4 grams of fat (healthy fat from olive oil), 4 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, and 3 grams of protein.
- Asparagus is also great source of vitamin’s A and C, as well as iron.
- This recipe fits into most diets: KETO, Paleo, Whole30, vegetarian, vegan, and low carb/Atkins just to name a few.
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