Making asparagus in an air fryer is super simple and tasty, with a tangy twist of parmesan cheese, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. This delicious vegetable side dish requires only 7 ingredients and a few minutes in your air fryer. The best part? This recipe is also gluten-free, low-carb, and keto.
Why This Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus Recipe Works
"A quick and simple way to make some really delicious asparagus." -Kori
Quick and Easy
Who doesn't love a quick and easy side dish recipe? I love using fresh vegetables, but sometimes they can take too long to prepare - not asparagus, though! This is a quick and easy recipe.
Tasty with a Tangy Twist
One of my favorite things about this recipe is balsamic vinegar. It ups the flavor with a tangy twist that's unexpected.
Healthy
- Air fried asparagus is a gluten free, low carb, keto recipe with only 2.9 grams of net carbs and 11.3 grams of healthy fat from olive oil and cheese.
- To lower the fat content use less olive oil and cheese.
- To make this plant-bassed or vegan, use a plant-based cheese alternative.
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What You'll Need
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make air fried asparagus:
See the recipe card for quantities.
- Asparagus
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Kosher Salt or Sea Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Dried Herb Blend - use Italian seasoning, herbs de provence, or a combination of your favorite herbs such as thyme, parsley, basil, etc.
- Olive Oil
- Grated Parmesan Cheese - fresh grated
- Optional - parsley to garnish
Special Equipment - Air Fryer
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few ways you can vary or make substitutions to this recipe:
- To make this dairy-free, eliminate parmesan cheese.
- Lower sugar content and reduce the amount of balsamic vinegar.
- You can lower the fat by using less olive oil or switching to a 100% olive oil spray and using less cheese.
- Add 1 to 2 cloves of minced garlic, or ¼ to ½ teaspoon of garlic powder if desired.
- Don't like vinegar? Eliminate it completely, or use a little lemon juice instead.
- Instead of parmesan, try a different cheese, such as crumbled goat cheese or feta.
- Experiment with different types of seasoning or spices. This recipe calls for an Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence, but you can use any combination of your favorite dried herbs such as parsley, basil, or thyme.
How To Cook Asparagus in an Air Fryer
For complete instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.
- Step 1: Wash and rinse asparagus. Snap the asparagus ends near the bottom of the spear. Hint: The asparagus will naturally snap at the tough point in the spear.
- Step 2: Preheat the air fryer to 375F. In a large bowl, add the asparagus, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Step 3: Place asparagus spears in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes. Toss the asparagus in the basket and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes longer or until tender.
- Step 4: Remove asparagus from the fryer basket and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve and enjoy!
How To Serve It
Serve asparagus as a side dish with just about any protein - chicken, pork, beef, and fish recipes.
Here are a few recipes that would pair well with air-fried asparagus:
- Keto Low Carb Smoked Salmon Frittata Recipe
- Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Tilapia (Keto Low Carb)
- Cordon Bleu Stuffed Pork Loin
- Garlic Parmesan Wings Air Fryer Recipe
Kori's Tips
- There is a variance in cooking times and temperatures among air fryer brands. The first time you make this recipe, watch the asparagus carefully and note any time and temperature adjustments you need to make for the next time.
- Snap the bottom of each asparagus spear to remove the tough ends. If the spears still seem "woody" or tough, use a peeler to remove some of the outer skin on the remaining bottom 1 to 2 inches.
- If you are not sure about using balsamic vinegar, drizzle on a little after the asparagus are cooked.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste after cooking.
FAQs
Yes! You can air fry asparagus at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 12 minutes (depending upon your air fryer model) or until tender. See the full recipe below for details.
To reheat asparagus in an air fryer, preheat to 375F for 5 minutes. Place asparagus in the basket and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
Cook asparagus in the air fryer for 8 to 12 minutes (or until tender) at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cooked asparagus will keep 2 to 3 days.
Raw asparagus is best when eaten within 1 day of purchase; however, there are a couple of methods for storing asparagus that will keep it for up to 4 days. See "How to store raw asparagus" below.
First, cut off the bottom ½ to 1" of the asparagus spears. Then proceed with one of the following methods for storing raw asparagus:
Wrap in wet paper towels and place in a large plastic bag. Store in refrigerator.
Stand asparagus upright in a jar filled halfway with water. Cover the asparagus with plastic wrap or a bag, and place in the refrigerator. If the water becomes dirty or murky give it some fresh water.
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📖 The recipe.
Asparagus in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence
- 2 tablespoons parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F for 5 minutes.
- Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus.
- Add asparagus, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried herbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
- Place asparagus spears in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir the asparagus and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes longer or until tender.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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