Description
A quick and easy recipe for air fryer asparagus that results in a crispy and tender side dish, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 🌱 Fresh asparagus – 1 lb (about 450 g), trimmed
- 🛢️ Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt – to taste
- 🌶️ Pepper – to taste
- 🍋 Lemon zest – from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by rinsing under cold water and patting dry.
- Trim the tough ends of the asparagus by bending each spear until it snaps.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned asparagus in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 7-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for doneness and cook for additional minutes if necessary.
Notes
- Fresh asparagus is best for flavor and texture.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the asparagus spears.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer, asparagus, healthy side dish, quick recipe