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Air fryer Asparagus

Elevate your side dish game with our irresistible Air Fryer Asparagus! Bursting with Italian seasoning, zesty garlic, sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil, this recipe delivers a flavor-packed punch that will have everyone asking for seconds. Crispy yet tender, it's the perfect accompaniment to any meal, adding a vibrant touch of Mediterranean flair to your plate. Completely Gluten-free. Dairy-free + Oven Option.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: air-fryer, airfryer, asparagus, crispy, easy, herb, lemon, parmesan, side, side dish, veggies
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 34kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

ASPARAGUS:

  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus, organic
  • 1-2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

GARNISH:

  • Freshly-grated parmesan
  • Lemon slices or wedges
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Instructions

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray to keep the asparagus from sticking.

PREP THE ASPARAGUS + COOK:

  • To prep the asparagus, snap off or trim the woody ends of each and discard.
  • In a bowl, add the prepped asparagus, oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and, Italian seasoning, rubbing everything together with your hands until combined and fully coated. NOTE: You can use gloves for this part if you don't want to get your hands dirty.
  • Transfer the asparagus to the prepared basket and cook for 5-10 minutes or until asparagus are easily pierced with a fork. NOTE: Thicker asparagus might take an extra 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve by adding grated parmesan or lemon zest atop asparagus along with lemon slices or wedges, if desired.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Place any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, you can do so easily in an air fryer or oven at 350 degrees for about 5-10 minutes or until warmed through.
  • FREEZE: Place cooked + fully cooled asparagus in an airtight freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 12 months. Let roasted frozen asparagus thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat in the oven or air fryer until heated through.
  • DAIRY-FREE OPTION: To make this dish dairy-free, simply add dairy-free parmesan cheese atop as garnish. I love Violife!

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg