10-Minute Air Fryer Fresh Asparagus

Crisp up fresh asparagus in the air fryer for your next vegetable side dish at dinner! It's ready in under 10 minutes - and you won't need to turn on the oven! Flavor with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, parmesan cheese, or your favorite sauce to mix it up.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (optional, to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare the asparagus by trimming the woody, dried ends.
2. 2In the basket of the air fryer (or a separate mixing bowl) toss asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. If you want to add spices like garlic or onion powder, do so here, too. Spread in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
3. 3Set the air fryer to 390°F. Cook for 6-8 minutes. For thin asparagus spears, you'll need less time, around 4-5 minutes. Toss halfway through. Time may vary depending on the model of air fryer you use. Once they're fork-tender yet slightly crisp, they're ready!
4. 4Serve immediately. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, or chopped nuts as desired. See the post for more serving suggestions, too!