Air Fryer White Asparagus

5 from 1 vote

My air fryer white asparagus recipe is a feast of flavors that takes minimal effort and time. With just a handful of simple ingredients and your trusty air fryer, you'll be enjoying this crispy, tender, and beautifully seasoned side dish in no time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Western European

Servings:

Calories: 173kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

Air Fryer
Vegetable peeler
Knife
Cutting board
Kitchen tongs
Mixing bowl for spices
Serving dish

Ingredients

1 lb white asparagus
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika (sweet or spicy, according to your preference)
lemon slices for serving (optional)

Instructions

Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears, removing at least 1 inch (2.5cm) to eliminate the woody and unpleasant part, and aim to make the asparagus spears equal in length. Don't throw away the trimmings as they can be used in soups and broths.
Use a vegetable peeler to peel the asparagus starting about 1cm below the tip. Peel thoroughly as the top layer becomes very tough after cooking.
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Add the asparagus to the bowl with the spices and gently toss to ensure each spear is evenly coated.
Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping, to allow even cooking.
Cook for approximately 8 minutes, flipping the asparagus halfway through the cooking time.
When the asparagus becomes tender and easily pierced with a fork, it's ready. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the specific model of the air fryer and your desired asparagus texture.
Serve the cooked asparagus hot, optionally garnished with lemon slices.

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