This scrumptious air fryer asparagus recipe is perfectly tender, crispy, and bursting with flavor! Seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic power, and a few other pantry staples, it's the best quick and easy side dish that's ready in just 5 minutes or less!
Roasted asparagus goes great with an air fryer sirloin steak and air fryer fingerling potatoes for a complete meal.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- My recipe uses a unique blend of spices for the most flavorful asparagus!
- All you need is 2 minutes of cook time for the most tender crisp asparagus that the whole family will love. Prefect for an easy dinner side dish.
- This air fryer vegetable recipe is so simple and is great for air fryer beginners. If you love these recipe, be sure to try my air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus next!
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Equipment Needed:
Ingredients (Full recipe located in recipe card below):
- Asparagus - Large asparagus works best for this recipe.
- Olive Oil - I used extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning - I used salt free lemon pepper.
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Power
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Start by cutting off the woody stems from the asparagus. Set aside.
2. To a small bowl, add the olive oil, lemon pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until well blended.
3. Brush the asparagus on all sides with the oil seasoning mixture.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Add the asparagus to the air fryer and cook for 2 minutes (this will keep the asparagus slightly firm with a bright green color). You can cook your asparagus longer if you prefer it to be soft.
6. Once done, remove the asparagus from the air fryer and serve immediately.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Asparagus:
Asparagus goes great with just about any meal. Serve along side beef, chicken, or fish for dinner. You can also serve these with an air fryer omelette for a fun brunch. Here are some other recipes that go great with asparagus:
Main Dishes:
- Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Sirloin Steak
- Air Fryer Asian Chicken Thighs
Side Dishes:
- Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Slices
- Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Potato Slices
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Try sprinkling grated or shredded Parmesan cheese on top of the asparagus before serving. Freshly squeezed lemon juice on top before serving tastes great as well.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 to 2 minutes.
Pro Tips:
- I used thick/large asparagus for this recipe. If you are using thin asparagus, then you will need to reduce the cook time.
- The air fryer used in the recipe was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. I preheated the air fryer for 3 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit before adding in the asparagus to cook.
- I used salt free lemon pepper seasoning, but some brands of lemon pepper contain salt. Be sure to check the ingredients of the lemon pepper seasoning you are using and if it contains salt, then there is no need to add the salt listed in the recipe.
The BEST Air Fryer Asparagus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Start by cutting off the woody stems from the asparagus. Set aside.
- To a small bowl, add the olive oil, lemon pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until well blended.
- Brush the asparagus on all sides with the oil seasoning mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the asparagus to the air fryer and cook for 2 minutes (this will keep the asparagus slightly firm with a bright green color). You can cook your asparagus longer if you prefer it to be soft.
- Once done, remove the asparagus from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 to 2 minutes.
- I used thick/large asparagus for this recipe. If you are using thin asparagus, then you will need to reduce the cook time.
- The air fryer used in the recipe was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. I preheated the air fryer for 3 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit before adding in the asparagus to cook.
- I used salt free lemon pepper seasoning, but some brands of lemon pepper contain salt. Be sure to check the ingredients of the lemon pepper seasoning you are using and if it contains salt, then there is no need to add the salt listed in the recipe.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
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Mark says
I love your seasoning combinations! The asparagus comes out flavorful and delicious!