Air Fryer Asparagus

Air Fryer Asparagusis perfectly tender and because it’s made with only four ingredients, it can be ready to eat in just 15 minutes! It’s the perfect simple side dish that will complete any meal.

Asparagus is one of my favorite side dishes to make because it is quick, easy, and has a hearty and rich taste that goes well with so many main dishes! I especially love cooking it in the air fryer because I don’t have to wait for the oven to be ready and can make it right on my countertop. Check out thebest way to store asparagusfor more information.

I usually serve this lemony asparagus withoven baked salmon,baked chicken, oreasy steakto elevate my meals with some color and nutrients! Asparagus has a deep and earthy flavor on its own, so using the lemon pepper seasoning adds brightness and zest. Even the pickiest of eaters are sure to like this rich, tangy, and tender air fryer asparagus!

Recipe Ingredients

• Asparagus—I like my asparagus to be on the thinner side, but really any kind of fresh asparagus will work.
• Lemon Pepper Seasoning—Adds a slight citrus and peppery zing to the asparagus.
• Sea Salt—Amplifies the flavor of the asparagus and the seasoning.
• Olive Oil—Helps the seasoning stick to the asparagus and prevents the veggies from being dry.

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How to Make Air Fryer Asparagus

Step #1.Gather these 4 ingredients for air fryer asparagus. Trim your asparagus down so that it fits into the basket of your air fryer.

Step #2.Toss the asparagus, olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt together on a baking sheet or in a large bowl.

Step #3. Transfer your asparagus to the air fryer basket.

Step #4. Cook until fork tender. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

Expert Tips

• Most lemon pepper seasonings have a little bit of salt in them, butI like to add some additional coarse sea salt to make sure the asparagus is well seasoned!
• You can check to see if the asparagus is ready by poking a few with a fork.The spears should be soft and tender, but not mushy.
• If you want to add a little bit more flavor,try cutting up pieces of uncooked baconand throwing that into the air fryer with the asparagus! The flavors go wonderfully together and it will add some extra crunchy texture.
• Not a huge fan of lemon pepper? No worries! You can season this air fryer asparagus any way you like!Try sprinkling on some red pepper flakes, garlic salt, onion powder, freshly cracked black pepper, or Italian seasoning.
• Because you will use olive oil to coat the asparagus,you don’t need to spray the air fryer beforehand, but you can line it with tin foil or parchment paper for easy clean-up!

How to Make Asparagus in the Oven

If you don’t have an air fryer you can still make this tastyasparagus in your oven!The instructions are very similar, but your cooking time and temperature will be a little different.

1. Trim your asparagus and preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. While the oven is preheating, toss the ingredients together on a baking sheet or in a large bowl.
3. Transfer the asparagus to a lined baking sheet and cook for 13-15 minutes until it is tender.
4. Serve and enjoy!

How to Store Air Fryer Asparagus

This asparagus is best served fresh. However, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two. You can reheat your asparagus in the air fryer for about 5 minutes at 400°F. It is important to note that your reheated asparagus will not have as much of a crisp to it. Alternatively, you can toss your fresh asparagus in the oil and spices and then keep the veggies in a plastic container for up to 24 hours before cooking.

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