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Air Fryer Asparagus is a quick way to get delicious crispy asparagus in a few minutes!

How do I Make Air Fryer Asparagus?

My air fryer has become one of my favorite kitchen tools in the past few months. Not only does the air fryer roast vegetables in about a third of the time of the oven, I find the flavor of air fryer roasted vegetables to be even that much better!

Kind of like how the instant pot just so happens to taste like you slow cooked something all day! It’s hard to believe there is a gadget out there that makes food tastes fried, but it actually isn’t!

One of the hardest things about eating healthier is giving up the taste of comfort foods. I’ve found that the air fryer helps to keep that delicious, comfort food taste, without all of the unhealthy ingredients.

I’ve been able to focus on eating more vegetables since I’ve been using my air fryer. And since veggies keep us full, it’s a win win!

Is Air Fried Food Healthy? How Does an Air Fryer Work?

Air fryer asparagus is one of my favorite side dishes to make. But, you may have been like me and wondered, are air fryer vegetables healthy?

Traditional fried food is made with a lot of oil, many times with vegetable or synthetic oils that are highly inflammatory. If you’re looking for that delicious crisp and fried taste with a healthier alternative, air fryer asparagus “fried” in olive oil is a great choice.

Using the air fryer helps me to eat even more veggies. I’m not a huge fan of eating steamed veggies so having a crispy air fried asparagus side dish with my meal makes me definitely want to eat more of the good stuff!

If you’ve ever wondered how an air fryer works, you’re not alone! The air fryer works by circulating hot air around the basket. It is very similar to a convection oven. The air fryer uses much less power and space than a traditional oven. It’s a snap to clean up and the flavor is unbeatable.

What Can You Cook in an Air Fryer?

Vegetables aren’t the only thing I use my air fryer for. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I’m obsessed with air fryer shrimp, air fryer scallops and air fryer fish. If you haven’t already, make sure you follow me on Instagram and check out some other great air fryer recipes!

I also love pairing healthy proteins (see some examples below!) with air fryer broccoli, asparagus or green beans.

A few more of my favorite air fryer recipes include:

parmesan air fryer chicken
air fryer brussel sprouts
air fried taquitos
kid friendly keto air fryer chicken tenders
air fryer shrimp
salmon in the air fryer
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Tips for Cooking Asparagus in the Air Fryer

Here are a few FAQs about cooking asparagus in the air fryer. These tips will help you to get started cooking asparagus and other veggies in the air fryer.

How do you trim asparagus before air frying?

You definitely want to trim asparagus before putting it in the air fryer. I usually trim off the ends of the asparagus after washing it.

I also cut my asparagus in half to make sure I fit it all in the air fryer. If you have a large enough air fryer, like the Ninja Foodi, you may be able to fit the asparagus in the air fryer without cutting it.

Can I Make Keto Asparagus in the Air Fryer?

Yes! If you are following a low carb or keto diet, air fryer asparagus is a great option for a low carb vegetable side dish. Asparagus is naturally low in sugar making it a great choice for the keto diet.

You can use a healthy fat like avocado or olive oil and some seasoning to coat the asparagus before putting it in the air fryer.

What is the Best Air Fryer on the Market?

Looking for the best air fryer on amazon prime? Here are a few of my recommendations for my favorite air fryers and air fryer accessories.

The Ninja Foodi is the best all around! Including an air fryer, pressure cooker and slow cook feature (in addition to many others!) this multi-cooker gives you the most bang for your buck (and the most counter space savings)

The Ultrean Air Fryer is a great air fryer for a reasonable price! This air fryer is smaller, taking up less space and is a great performer for under $100.

The GoWise Air Fryer is Amazon’s best selling air fryer! Over 3,000 ratings with a 4 out of 5 average review.

Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

How to Make Asparagus in the Air Fryer

Here is what you’ll need to make asparagus that is air fried.

an air fryer
1 pound of asparagus
olive oil and olive oil cooking spray
seasonings like Everything but the Bagel Seasoning or just simple salt and pepper

To prep your asparagus for air frying you will need to do the following:

Wash asparagus and pat dry. Trim the ends of the asparagus. Spray air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray.
Combine olive oil, seasonings, and asparagus in a bowl. Toss to coat and add to air fryer basket.
Air fry asparagus at 400F for 7 minutes. Serve immediately for ideal crispiness.

recipe for how to cook air fryer asparagus. tastes just like roasted asparagus that is crispy in less time. easy to make healthy vegetables in air fryer that are also keto

Air Fryer Asparagus (Keto Friendly)

Air Fryer Asparagus made crispy and with just 3 ingredients! The best recipe for quick low carb keto asparagus for your low carb or keto diet recipes!

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp Everything but the Bagel Seasoning or 1 tsp each salt + pepper

Instructions

Wash asparagus and pat dry. Trim ends of asparagus. Spray air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray.
Combine olive oil, seasonings, and asparagus in a bowl. Toss to coat and add to air fryer basket.
Air Fry asparagus at 400F for 7 minutes. Serve immediately for ideal crispiness.

Recipe Notes

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The air fryer is so versatile! I love to use it for meal prep or making a quick weeknight dinner.

Like healthy side dishes? Check out these other deliciously healthy choices from Momma Fit Lyndsey

Low Carb Brussel Sprouts with Bacon are a favorite side dish that is keto friendly and full of flavor.
Butternut Squash and Radicchio Salad is a perfect blend of crispy, tangy and savory.
Summer Veggie Salad is great for summertime picnics or any time of the year.
Burnt Broccoli is a tasty side for any protein dish. Keto Friendly and delicious!
Quinoa salad is great as a side dish or add grilled chicken for a simple lunch.

This recipe is great if you’re getting started on the plant based diet too!

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