Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced, optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper together.
- Add trimmed asparagus and mix until well coated.
- Place the asparagus in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 6-9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve with extra black pepper and salt to taste.
Notes
Trim the tough ends of the asparagus for best results.
Thinner spears will cook faster than thicker ones.
Experiment with additional seasonings like Parmesan cheese or balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-9 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0