With less than 5 ingredients, NO oil, and done in less than 10 minutes, these Air Fryer Asparagus Fries will become a favorite side dish or snack!
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries are another amazingly delicious air fryer recipe! They come together in no time, without having to dredge in flour (hello, easy!), and cook in less than 10 minutes! The asparagus stay tender and not soggy, yet have a delicious crispy coating on the outside! Healthy and majorly delicious much like these, Air Fryer Zucchini fries, Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus , Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli, or Air Fryer Avocado Fries.
First thing is first, you must have an Air Fryer to make these amazing Air Fryer Asparagus Fries! I really like my Power XL Air Fryer! Making these couldn’t be easier – only a few ingredients and they come together in minutes, and cook in less than 10 minutes! WIN WIN!
How to make Air Fryer Asparagus Fries:
**scroll all the way down for a full ingredients list and printable directions and step-by-step video**
- Prepare the asparagus by cutting or snapping off the hard ends; about 1 inch up the stem and discard those pieces. Wash and dry the asparagus.
- In a shallow dish, add an egg and a bit of water, then whisk and beat until a little frothy. Add the asparagus and toss around to coat.
- In a separate shallow dish or bowl, add panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs, and spices.
- I like this 'everything bagel' spice blend, but if not using that I suggest using a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and some poppy seeds.
- Add the asparagus spears a few at a time, and toss around until coated. Place them into the air fryer tray. Repeat until all asparagus are coated.
- I was able to fit about 16 spears into my air fryer at once. I suggest to cook them in an even layer and do not put them too close together.
- Lightly spray the tops of the fries with oil spray, and set the air fryer on 8 minutes. Open after 5 minutes, then carefully flip the asparagus spears over, then cook the remaining time. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce!
I love dipping Air Fryer Asparagus Fries in everything, but these are some of my favorite dipping sauces:
- The Best Ever Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
- Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
- In-n-Out Sauce
- Big Mac Sauce (copycat recipe)
- Chipotle Ranch Dip
- COPYCAT Zax Sauce
- Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- Copycat Outback Bloomin' Onion Sauce
No air fryer, no problem! You can also BAKE these Asparagus Fries:
How to Bake Asparagus Fries:
Use the same directions in terms of prepping and coating the asparagus spears. Set the oven to 350 degrees F. Place fries on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip over. Cook 5-7 more minutes or until crispy. To crisp coating further, turn oven to broil on HIGH and broil for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Serve hot!
If you like nutritious side dishes, you have to see these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:
- Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
- Air Fryer Kale Chips are the easiest and most delicious Kale Chips! Made in just minutes and super healthy (63 calories per serving), these will be your go-to snack!
- Air Fryer Potato Skins use cooked potatoes and take less than 10 minutes to make! Serve these on game-day or as a delicious appetizer!
- Air Fryer Bacon is the easiest method for cooking bacon. Avoid the greasy mess, take half the time, and make the most deliciously crispy bacon EVER!
- Air Fryer Avocado Fries are creamy and crunchy without any oily mess! With only a handful of ingredients, these are the perfect healthy snack or appetizer!
- Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is an incredibly easy, quick, and delicious side dish. This lower calorie air fryer option will become a staple side dish!
- Asian Glazed Brussels Sprouts – perfect dinner companion! Roasted with a delicious spicy sweet glaze that everyone will love!
- Instant Pot Garlic Hummus Recipe only has a handful of ingredients; Save money and know exactly what’s in your food with this recipe !
- Air Fryer Roasted Asparaguss has only 2 ingredients and takes a fraction of the typical time, this will be your favorite way to cook asparagus!
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- OMORC Air Fryer 6QT -1600W Powerful Electric Hot Oven 10 Preset Menus Dual Control System 6-in-1 Function
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
- GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen
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- 16-20 spears asparagus
- 1 medium egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- ⅓ cup regular breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 TBS everything but the bagel seasoning (or garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, poppy seeds- ⅛ teaspoon each)
- oil spray
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Prepare the asparagus by cutting or snapping off the hard ends; about 1 inch up the stem and discard those pieces. Wash and dry the asparagus.
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In a shallow dish, add an egg and a bit of water, then whisk and beat until a little frothy. Add the asparagus and toss around to coat.
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In a separate shallow dish or bowl, add panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs, and spices.
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Add the asparagus spears a few at a time, and toss around until coated. Place them into the air fryer tray. Repeat until all asparagus are coated.
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Add fries to the air fryer basket, do not place them too close together. Lightly spray the tops with oil, and close.
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Set air fryer for 400 degrees and 8 minutes. After 5 minutes, open and carefully flip fries over, then close and cook remaining 3 minutes.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
Recipe Video
- Nutrition per serving (recipe makes 2 servings): 145 calories, 4 grams fat, 16 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 8 grams protein.
- How to Bake Asparagus Fries:
Use the same directions in terms of prepping and coating the asparagus spears. Set the oven to 350 degrees F. Place fries on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip over. Cook 5-7 more minutes or until crispy. To crisp coating further, turn oven to broil on HIGH and broil for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Serve hot!
Dee
So easy and healthy! These look especially tasty, too
Jade Manning
What an awesome Idea I have never thought about using these instead of fries!!!
Allyson
A local restaurant makes them and I always order, so good! This is why I love the air fryer!
Katerina @ diethood .com
Such a fantastic idea!!! I need to try these ASAP!!
Allison
My husband says he doesn't like asparagus, but this recipe will definitely change his mind!
Allyson
He will love this!!
Catalina
These asparagus fries are in our future! So easy and delicious!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
Looks delicious and so easy to make! !
T
You say a NO oil recipe, but then you say this "Lightly spray the tops of the fries with oil spray". LOL i know your page is meant to share recipes, advertise, and make money, but you just flat out lied in your description. SMH!
I understand using the oil spray, but don't call it a NO oil recipe.
Allyson
You're welcome for the FREE recipe! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
RossC
This reply just made me a fan of you. You ROCK, young lady.. :o)
Allyson
Thanks, Ross! Nice to have you in my corner!!! Sometimes people just want to complain to complain, but no one is raining on THIS parade! Cheers!
Kathy Salas
I don't have an air fryer. Could this be done on a cookie sheet in the oven?
Allyson
You can definitely make them in the oven, the time will be longer and you will need to rotate them through cooking.
Kathy Salas
Thanks Allyson
Chris Snyder
Do you mean a mix of regular and panko breadcrumbs?
Allyson
Yes, 1/3 cup regular and 1/4 cup panko per the directions! Good luck!
Dan
These are great in an air fryer or oven! I add some fresh grated Parmesan cheese to mine.
Debbie Burg
I followed recipe but I had a hard time having the breadcrumbs stick to the egg coated asparagus.
Am I missing something?
Autumn Brooke
Ooh, these look so good! Definitely trying these soon.
Jane Suh
What if I can’t use egg for binding?
If so, what are the substitute for binding the breadcrumbs to the asparagus