These quick and easy Air Fryer Asparagus Fries are perfect for an appetizer or side dish!
The more and more that I play around with my Air Fryer, the more and more I’m loving it.
Take these deliciously crispy Asparagus Fries for example. It took me just a few minutes to coat the asparagus spears in flour, dip in some eggs and roll around in breadcrumbs, then off they went into my air fryer for just a few minutes.
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries Recipe:
- Start by washing your asparagus in water and giving them a quick pat dry. Roll them around in some all purpose flour to coat.
- Dip the asparagus into some beaten eggs, then roll around in some seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Place the asparagus fries into your air fryer in a single layer and cook just 7 minutes!
How To Cook Asparagus Fries in the Air Fryer:
- You’ll want to make sure your asparagus is in an even layer in the air fryer, leaving just enough room between the spears so they don’t touch.
- No need to spray them with oil, they will get nice and crispy in the air fryer on their own.
- My air fryer runs at 1800 watts, then I set the temperature to 400 degrees F and the timer to 7 minutes.
- Carefully remove asparagus fries with tongs as they will be very hot. Enjoy right away for best texture and taste.
Can I use my oven instead of an Air Fryer?
- Yes! If you haven’t purchased an air fryer yet, you can definitely make these in the oven instead.
- Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet and place the asparagus fries on top of the cooling rack.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spritz the asparagus with non-stick spray and bake for 20 minutes, until the asparagus is crisp on the outside.
- Rotate the asparagus halfway through cooking for best texture.
- Try these Parmesan Roasted Asparagus for another delicious side dish!
I seriously could not stop eating these delicious little fries! It may sound weird, but I did dip them in ketchup, which was pretty good. But then I made a quick fry sauce, which I think was even better.
Asparagus Fries Dipping Sauce Ideas:
- Quick Fry Sauce: equal parts ketchup and mayo, plus a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce!
- Garlic Mayo: 1/4 cup mayo, plus 1 tsp garlic salt, a small squeeze of lemon juice and black pepper to taste.
- Ranch dressing!
- Can’t go wrong with just plain ol’ ketchup either.
You’re going to LOVE these crispy little Air Fryer Asparagus Fries!
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Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Rinse the asparagus spears with water and pat dry. Combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a shallow dish that's big enough to fit the asparagus spears.
- Roll the asparagus spears in the flour, then dip in the lightly beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumbs.
- Transfer the coated spears to the tray of your air fryer and place in an even layer, making sure to leave space between each spear. If you have two racks that fit in the air fryer, you can use both racks to make more per batch.
- Set the air fryer to (1800 watts) 400 degrees F, for 7 minutes. Use tongs to remove asparagus from air fryer and enjoy right away.
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Kat
Can you use anything other than eggs? I can’t use them due to an Allergy
Shawn
You could roll them in olive oil first and skip the egg, but it won’t allow the breading to coat as evenly.
Christine
OMG I was eating it faster than I could make it in batches – delish!!!
Shawn
Haha! So glad you enjoyed them Christine!
Patti Goodman
I’m so making these tonight!! We LOVE fried asparagus, which I usually make with a tempura batter and then deep fry….BUT, due to our new Covid-19 diet, we’re trying to cut back and eat a little healthier lol I adore my air fryer, I use it almost everyday and I know these will turn out beautiful! Thanks for the recipe!
Patti Goodman
Just as I predicted, they turned out beautiful! We didn’t miss the tempura batter or the oil, they were so crispy and delish!!
Shawn
That’s wonderful!
Adrienne
My daughter made these for her Home Ec homework assignment and wow, they were so amazing and so easy. We use fresh from our garden asparagus and served it with a simple garlic aioli! We didn’t have a whole pound, just about 12 spears, and it went so fast. Thank you for the simple, amazing snack!
Shawn
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! I’m totally jealous you have garden asparagus, that sounds awesome!
Amber
Loved this recipe! It was so simple to make in the air fryer and it tastes great!
Shawn
So glad you enjoyed the asparagus Amber!
Theresa
I made this today and they turned out yummy! Thanks for the recipe! I don’t normally eat Asparagus, it’s my Mom’s favorite and she never had it fried… So we were both pleasantly surprised along with the rest of the Family! 🙂
Shawn
Awesome! So glad you guys enjoyed the asparagus!
Nancy Swaninger
Sounds Great!
Shawn
They are awesome! I hope you enjoy them!