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    Air Fryer Asparagus

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    If I knew that you could make 6-minute air fryer asparagus when air fryers first hit the market, I would have ran to the nearest store to get my hands on this machine. You guys, 6 minutes. It's mind blowing.

    Crisp on the outside and tender inside, air fryer asparagus cooks in just 6 minutes! It is tossed in very little olive oil with garlic and seasonings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Perfectly Cooked Asparagus

    And this asparagus is so good. It's got a bit of a crunch on the outside, yet soft and tender inside. It's not dry (which happens when you air fry for 10 minutes - yes, I tried it). It's not soft and soggy (which happens when cooked too long in the oven or frying pan). It's just right.

    It's still got its vivid and bright green colour. When the asparagus turns a light green, it's overcooked. Like I said, it's just right.

    Crisp on the outside and tender inside, air fryer asparagus cooks in just 6 minutes! It is tossed in very little olive oil with garlic and seasonings. | aheadofthyme.com
    Crisp on the outside and tender inside, air fryer asparagus cooks in just 6 minutes! It is tossed in very little olive oil with garlic and seasonings. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make Air Fryer Asparagus

    Well, let's state the obvious. You need an air fryer. I have the Philips Air Fryer and I love it. No complaints other than the air fryer basket is small and I want to fit MORE FOOD in there. But a small basket seems to be the general consensus amongst all air fryers.

    You also need just a few simple ingredients:

    • Asparagus
    • Olive oil - just a pinch
    • Garlic
    • Italiano seasoning - or any seasoning that you like
    • Salt

    You basically toss your ingredients together, throw them into the air fryer. Turn it on and wait 6 minutes.

    Crisp on the outside and tender inside, air fryer asparagus cooks in just 6 minutes! It is tossed in very little olive oil with garlic and seasonings. | aheadofthyme.com

    You can serve this asparagus alongside almost any main course dish. I like to serve it alongside some meaty dishes like chicken, lamb or seafood with a side of creamy mashed potatoes. Get your hands on a batch while it's still fresh and in season!

    Crisp on the outside and tender inside, air fryer asparagus cooks in just 6 minutes! It is tossed in very little olive oil with garlic and seasonings. | aheadofthyme.com

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    Crisp on the outside and tender inside, air fryer asparagus cooks in just 6 minutes! It is tossed in very little olive oil with garlic and seasonings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Air Fryer Asparagus


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 11 minutes
    • Yield: 1-2 servings
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Crisp on the outside and tender inside, air fryer asparagus cooks in just 6 minutes! It is tossed in very little olive oil with garlic and seasonings.


    Ingredients

    • ½ lb. asparagus, trimmed and halved lengthwise (approximately 12 pieces)
    • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
    • ½ teaspoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon italiano seasoning
    • pinch of salt

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine and coat the asparagus evenly. Transfer to air fryer basket.
    2. Turn air fryer on to 350 F and cook for 6 minutes, until asparagus is cooked through.

    Notes

    These instructions work best with a Philips Air Fryer (1.8 lb/2.75 qt). If you have  larger or smaller air fryer, you will have to adjust the cook time. Just check in on the asparagus to make sure that it cooks through and that they don’t get too dry or burn.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 6 minutes
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Ben Myhre says

      April 10, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      It is asparagus season and what a great way to make it. Air fryers make everything so much easier, don't they? And when it comes to making vegetables, it really helps lighten up the calorie load when cooking. Thank you so much for sharing.

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        April 13, 2020 at 11:07 pm

        You are right on point! I totally agree!

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    2. Mikayla says

      April 09, 2020 at 9:09 pm

      I passed this along to my mom (just got her air fryer a few months ago) and she went nuts. She's been making potatoes fairly exclusively but this totally amazed her, the asparagus was perfect and fast. Totally opened her air fryer eyes, thanks!

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        April 13, 2020 at 11:06 pm

        Oh I am so glad! The asparagus turns out perfect every time! The air fryer is a game changer 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kushigalu says

      April 09, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      I just love how simple and delicious this asparagus recipe is. Thank you for sharing

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        April 13, 2020 at 11:05 pm

        You are so welcome! So glad you liked the recipe 🙂

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    4. Andrea Howe says

      April 09, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      Love the simplicity of this asparagus. And thanks for perfecting the timing on this air fryer recipe!

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    5. Analida Braeger says

      April 09, 2020 at 9:20 am

      I love my airfryer and I am always experimenting with different things to cook in it. Thanks for all the tips to make asparagus perfectly!

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    6. Eva says

      April 08, 2020 at 9:46 am

      I love asparagus but have such a hard time getting great asparagus here in Sweden. I don't have an air fryer, but as you say now that I know I can make perfect asparagus in only 6 minutes I'll be seriously thinking about getting one. At least if the asparagus is sometimes not very flavourful, at least I could compensate with the perfect cooking.

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        April 09, 2020 at 3:49 pm

        Totally! Getting an air fryer has been a game changer for us! We used it almost every day. Faster cooking and amazing results.

        Reply
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