How To Cook Frozen Asparagus In The Air Fryer

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How To Cook Frozen Asparagus In The Air Fryer

With perfectly crisp edges and a sprinkle of cheesy deliciousness, this air fryer frozen asparagus recipe transforms a contentious veggie into a crowd-pleasing side dish everyone will love. Ready in 15 minutes and foolproof, it's the easiest way to make asparagus the star of your plate!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizers, Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Keyword: air fryer frozen asparagus, frozen asparagus in air fryer

Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Occasion: 4th of July, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

8 oz frozen asparagus spears 226 g
2 Tbsp oil 30 mL
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Optional: grated Parmesan lemon juice/zest

Instructions

Stir: In a large bowl toss together asparagus, oil, salt, and pepper to evenly coat each spear.
Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes.*
Cook: Transfer asparagus to the air fryer in as much of a single layer as possible. Cook, shaking the pan once during cooking, until slightly crispy and browned, about 10 to 13 minutes.

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Notes

*Why preheat? We don't usually preheat our air fryer, but in the case of frozen vegetables, we want high heat right away to prevent sogginess!

Do I still need oil? While the air fryer does a great job circulating hot air, a little oil goes a long way in achieving maximum crispiness and a golden color. You can omit it if you prefer, but it won't be quite as brown.

If you have fresh asparagus, air fry at 375 degrees F for about 9-10 minutes.

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