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Air Fryer asparagus with Butter

Air fryer asparagus is a delicious and easy side dish that's perfect for spring.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

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Course: Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus in the air fryer with butter
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Air Fryer asparagus with Butter

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Fresh asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons Butter melted
  • 2 cloves Garlic
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Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees f.
  • Clean and trim 1 pound Fresh asparagus
  • Melt 2 tablespoons Butter over low heat with 2 cloves Garlic
  • Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer in an air fryer basket or tray and brush them with half of the melted butter.
  • Place the asparagus into a preheated (400 degrees) air fryer and cook for 5 minutes, turn or shake and cook 3 to 5 minutes longer until spears are tender when pierced with a fork. Garnish with toasted almonds, the remaining butter, breadcrumbs or parmesan cheese and serve

Notes

Store leftover asparagus in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy leftovers warmed in the oven or microwave or cold as a snack, or tossed into a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1032IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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