{"id":1446,"date":"2022-02-01T21:44:45","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T21:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/?p=1446"},"modified":"2022-02-01T21:44:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T21:44:47","slug":"air-fryer-asparagus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/air-fryer-asparagus\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe (In 7 Minutes!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seasoned with garlic, onions, and parmesan\u2013these crispy asparagus stems are go-to vegetables for dinner. In under 6 minutes, you\u2019ll have a fast and easy healthy side dish by roasting nature\u2019s french fries in an air fryer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Choose Asparagus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When picking asparagus at the grocery store or farmer\u2019s market, fresh asparagus should be firm and smooth. They should be bright green (unless you\u2019re buying white asparagus) on the stems and have tight tips that could range in color from green, purple, and white depending on the variety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Store the Asparagus for Freshness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to eat your asparagus after prepping them, you can easily store them in your fridge. Wrap a damp paper towel around the fresh-cut stems and place them in a reusable bag. They should stay fresh for up to three days in the crisper drawer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use containers<\/a> specifically made to keep vegetables fresher for longer periods of time. Follow the directions on each container and asparagus will last up to one week without wilting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also vary in size and shape, but we prefer the thinner types because they\u2019re crisper and less fibrous to eat. We also like thinner varieties because their crispy texture makes them more like asparagus fries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should You Wash Asparagus Before Roasting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you absolutely should wash asparagus before roasting. Washing all vegetables before cooking and eating is necessary because you never know where the vegetables have been before you bought them at the store or farmer\u2019s market. Wash the asparagus under running water to remove excess dirt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing and Cutting Asparagus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Clean asparagus under running water to make sure you remove all the dirt. Take a knife and cut off about one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. The bottom of the stem typically has a very fibrous texture and you don\u2019t want to eat this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a kid, I learned that you can bend and snap the bottom of the stems off to figure out how much you need to remove, but I found this can take longer if you have a lot of asparagus to trim. It\u2019s much easier to cut them with a knife at one time. To do this without removing too much, you can take one asparagus bend and snap the fibrous portion off and use that as a guide to cut the others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasoning Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Like roasted broccoli and cauliflower<\/a> or air fryer cauliflower<\/a>, there is a myriad of ways to season your air fryer asparagus. This recipe uses a combination of garlic powder, onion, powder, and parmesan cheese, but you can also use: <\/p>\n\n\n\n