Air Fryer Asparagus
Air fryer asparagus is the ultimate side dish for busy days. With perfectly crispy tips and a tender bite, this quick and easy dish brings a big flavor to your plate in no time. Get ready to fall in love with asparagus like never before!
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any high-smoke-point oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears by snapping or cutting them off.
- Place the trimmed asparagus spears to the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Brush with avocado oil.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the oiled asparagus spears, toss to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Cook the asparagus in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. The asparagus should be tender-crisp and slightly charred.
- Once cooked, remove the asparagus from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the asparagus spears and your desired level of tenderness.
- Feel free to add additional seasonings or herbs according to your taste preferences.