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 dinner, lunch, or breakfast! It only takes about 20 minutes to roast in the oven, however 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!
Serve these alongside Air Fryer Meatballs, Air Fryer Lobster Tails, Grilled Boneless Skinless chicken breast, Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer Turkey Breast, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs or Air Fryer Shrimp for the perfect meal!
Using the air fryer to make Air Fryer Asparagus Fries, Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, Air Fryer Zucchini fries, Air Fryer Butternut Squash, Air Fryer Mushrooms, and Roasted Broccoli is also so quick and delicious! This Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus will be your new favorite side dish!
I am a big fan of the Air Fryer for many reasons; it's so easy to use, the cleanup is so quick and minimal, and it cooks SO FAST compared to a traditional oven. It also uses WAY less oil compared to actual frying. If you haven't purchased an Air Fryer yet, I HIGHLY recommend it (see my recommendations below)!
Making this Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus is so easy! Most likely you'll just need to purchase asparagus, and then will need olive oil, salt, and pepper, which I bet is already in the pantry!
How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus:
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- Trim the ends of the asparagus about an inch up from the bottom.
- Place the asparagus onto a plate and lightly drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (or whatever oil you prefer) over the asparagus. Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper over the top, then toss around to coat the asparagus.
- Place the spears into the Air fryer basket and then close, turn the fryer to 400 degrees, and set for 7 minutes.
- Once the time is up, remove the basket and serve the asparagus.
Is Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus Healthy?
YES! Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus is great because it uses less oil than roasting in the oven, and the air fryer helps crisp the asparagus.
- For ¼ pound of asparagus, it contains 53 calories, 4 grams of fat (healthy fat from olive oil), 4 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, and 3 grams of protein.
- It's also great source of vitamin's A and C, as well as iron.
- Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus also fits into most diets- KETO, Paleo, Whole30, vegetarian, vegan, and low carb/Atkins just to name a few.
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:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
If you like nutritious side dishes, you have to see these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:
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- These Easy Air Fryer Scallops have a delicious lemon butter flavor! Done in less than 10 minutes, this is a go-to air fryer recipe!
- Air Fryer Asparagus Fries have less than 5 ingredients, NO oil, and done in less than 10 minutes! These will become a favorite side dish or snack!
- 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!
- This is the best Copycat PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans recipe and perfect as a side dish or vegetarian main dish served over rice!
- These Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp are the perfect quick meal! Perfect for healthy eating, and done in less than 10 minutes! Serve these for dinner or on game day!
- Instant Pot Garlic Hummus Recipe only has a handful of ingredients; Save money and know exactly what’s in your food with this recipe !
- Garlic Ginger Spinach is the perfect blend of Garlic and Ginger, sautéed with delicious healthy fresh spinach.
- Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish! Save time using the Instant Pot, then load them up with delicious toppings for a healthy meal! This CRISPY SKIN HACK is AWESOME!!
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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!
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
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Trim the ends of the asparagus about an inch up from the bottom.
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Place the asparagus onto a plate. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the asparagus. Sprinkle kosher salt and ground black pepper over the top, then toss to coat the asparagus.
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Place the spears into the air fryer basket and close. Turn the air fryer to 400 degrees, and set for 7 minutes.
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Once the time is up, remove the basket and serve the asparagus.
Recipe Video
- For ¼ of the asparagus there are 53 calories, 4 grams of fat (healthy fat from olive oil), 4 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, and 3 grams of protein.
Sommer says
I make this all the time! The easiest side dish!
Allyson says
It really is SO easy!
Bree says
Oh this makes me want an air fryer! These asparagus looks so tasty!
Kristyn says
Asparagus is my favorite veggie!! Love that this takes just minutes to make! Thanks for sharing!
Pam Dana says
I'm new to the air fryer and this recipe was great! My family gobbled it down! Thanks!
Allyson says
So happy to hear you loved it!
Demeter says
I need to bite the bullet and get an air fryer! What a fantastic way to make your veggies, especially asparagus. I want to eat it all!
William H Burlison says
I have a convection oven and it does much of what an Air Fryer does but the air fryer is quicker, makes food crisper and easy to clean. So I use it like an extra oven or instead a lot and love it.
Catalina says
I love asparagus so much! This is such a great idea roast them in the Air Fryer! A must try recipe!
Jade says
These are the perfect sidekick to compliment my plate, Thank you!
Allyson says
Makes such a delicious and healthy side dish!
Mahy Elamin says
I just tried this – it was the best asparagus I’ve ever had! Just a little bit crunchy and a little bit toasty. Thank you!
Allyson says
We love it so much as well!
Toni says
This looks SO good! Can't wait to try it!
Taylor says
I never thought about making asparagus in the air fryer! Looks delicious!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This couldn't look any more perfect!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Mmm! This looks so good, and asparagus is a favorite side. I'd love to try it in an air fryer!
Sommer says
Such an easy way to make a yummy side dish!
Kim says
Do you think this will still taste good if I make it a few hours ahead and heat it up in advance? Taking it to a dinner party. Thanks.
Allyson says
I would just make it right before you leave? The veggies will get soggy if they are overcooked. It's very quick to make.
Sara says
This is ridiculously easy and delicious! It was so good that my boys even asked for seconds (for the first time ever).
Allyson says
Amazing!!!
Christine D says
So quick and easy! Made the perfect low carb side to my burger in a bowl!
Regina says
I just bought an air fryer and I have some asparagus. I looked it up and found this recipe . Perfection! seriously , the very best method. Thanks for posting it
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Allyson says
It's SOOOO easy, right?!?!
Anna Maria says
So delicious. I make this a few times a week. Love it
Asparagus in airfryer says
First I'd like to thank you to inspiring me by your wonderful recipes, especially this one asparagus is my favorite lunch meal, I have one question to you please:
How do you know when asparagus goes bad?
Oven case.
Allyson says
I hope you love the recipe! Here is how you know when asparagus goes bad! It is the tips of asparagus they will begin to go bad first, which is also the most desirable part of the asparagus. The best way to tell if your asparagus is going bad is to look at the tips, they will begin to turn a very dark green (almost black) and when you touch them they will just mush between your fingers.
TODDLERSNACK says
Thank you, that really helps a lot.
Kerry says
I added halved grape tomatoes. And after the 7 minutes sprinkled shredded parm cheese and put back in for one minute to melt it was amazing!
Wendy Rhodes says
When I was a kid growing up in Cali my Mom would roast asparagus and serve it with mayo as a dipping sauce. I love the taste and texture of roasted anything but being August in Texas means I avoid turning on my oven, or even my stove top, at all costs. Air Frying is relatively new to me. As I slowly try new recipes, I pin them to my "Air Fryer Recipes That Worked For Me" board and this recipe is most definitely going there. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful and easy recipe!
Allyson says
I am so happy you enjoyed it! I love how convenient the air fryer is and how you don't have to heat the whole house as you said! Cheers!
Mo says
Delicious! Now I have to buy one for myself!
Cin says
Can we make using the frozen asparagus spears? Thinking we need to steam and just reduce the air fryer time, right?
Allyson says
You can try that, but they might be a little soggy. There is a lot of water in frozen asparagus, but it's worth a try.
Peg says
Delicious. I air fried mine for 9 minutes. I will make this often. Thank you!
Carlos says
Made this tonight - so delicious and easy! Thanks for the recipe.
Lily says
Absolutely amazing, so easy and delicious, this was the perfect side to our grilled chicken!!
Natalie says
I will not make asparagus any other way!! This is done so quick, no waiting on it at all & it turns out perfectly!!
Melissa says
Wow - great way to make asparagus! I will not make it any other way now!
Allyson says
Isn't it so easy! Love the air fryer!
Laurie says
Do you preheat the air fryer?
Allyson says
I don't!
Rhonda Phillips says
What school did you attend?
There are 4 ingredients in this
It’s also not a recipe
It’s basic cooking for asparagus
Allyson says
Aren't you a fun one! I attended the University of California Berkeley, you? If you were a professional recipe developer, you would know that salt and pepper are not considered 'ingredients', but alas, I guess you aren't, or you wouldn't be looking for such a basic recipe online! Thank you for taking the time out of your obviously busy day to leave such a helpful comment! Cheers!
Mare Sevy says
Allyson, thanks for sharing this recipe. We all loved it, and seven minutes made it perfect! Now I want to try cooking broccoli in the air fryer. Have. A great day!
Allyson says
I am so happy to hear that! Definitely try my Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli recipe as well!
Jeanne Orr says
Do we cut the time when using 1/4 amount of asparagus?
Allyson says
No, the cooking time does not change 🙂
Sheri L says
Oh my these were DELICIOUS and EASY, my favorite combination! I haven't turned my oven on in months. This recipe is a keeper and I will be buying more asparagus. Exactly 7 minutes to perfect.
Allyson says
Isn't it SO easy! Love using the air fryer!
Nick Paslick says
I SO want to try this tonight, but 1 quick question! Do you pre-heat your air fryer and then cook for the 7 minutes or just put them in, then turn it on and start your timer?
Allyson says
I never preheat my air fryer, but not all air fryers are created equal, lol. I would cook for 7 mins, and then if you need to add another min or 2, go from there. Better to check before they are overcooked!
Harry says
Time and temp for asparagus overcooks them. Cook at lower temp and for less time.
Jutta says
Awesome! I cut mine into short pieces, fried them for 6 minutes, since they were pretty thin, and then tossed them with spaghetti squash and baked sockeye. 👌
Allyson says
That sounds like the PERFECT meal! Thank you for coming back to leave a positive comment!
Conrad says
I followed instructions except used garlic salt instead of salt and pepper. I don't know why but the asparagus comes out tough and chewy and not crunchy. I will try a lower temp next time.
Barbara says
I had fairly large asparagus. 7 minutes with the preheat was too long. They were totally limp.