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Air Fryer Asparagus

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer asparagus spears, asparagus for one, easy side dish, quick vegetable side
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Thick asparagus spears tossed in olive oil and cooked in the air fryer, then finished with a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

  • 6 thick asparagus spears
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • Squeeze lemon juice

Directions

  • Rinse the asparagus, pat it dry, and snap or trim off the woody ends.
  • Heat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Toss the spears with the oil, salt, and pepper, then lay them in a single layer in the basket.
  • Cook for about 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  • Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

Thinner spears may be done in 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 99g | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.9g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 2.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 1.8g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.