Air fried asparagus makes the perfect healthy snack or crowd pleaser appetizer. These asparagus spears are generously seasoned with my homemade lemon pepper seasoning, garlic granules, pink salt and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and optional lemon zest.
This recipe has to be the perfect sizzling summer appetiser. I know when it's hot and sunny no one wants to eat hot food, yes I can comprehend that because I share the same sentiment BUT....I'm a sucker for a warm appetiser, something that fits the narrative of the current season and light on the hips.
That's where my charred asparagus with lemon recipe comes in handy, as I mentioned earlier it's incredibly light and packs quite a punch when it comes to flavour.
Even though asparagus is widely embraced during the spring months I still enjoy eating it throughout the entire year which is why I love my Instant Pot Asparagus Soup
I have made this recipe repeatedly over the past few months, and it always seems to exceed my expectations. Each time I tweak something, just a tad bit like add lemon pepper seasoning to see how the results differ.
If you're a fellow foodie you will know what I mean when it comes to perfecting your craft. We are always on the hunt for more and never completely satisfied even if we're told other wise.
I know how the old saying goes, if it's not broken don't fix it, while I totally appreciate that matra I can't help but fine tweak my recipes.
What I'm sharing with you today is my handy work for some lemon pepper air fried asparagus. A blend of citrus with garlic and toasted sesame seeds.
This trio blend is heavenly and provides a fruity yet crunchy taste with a zesty flair, definitely one not to miss out on.
Ingredients you will need
Reasons to air fry asparagus
- The flavour combination really comes together
- This is a great appetizer or healthy snack
- Asparagus makes the perfect crowd pleaser i.e hosting a dinner party
- Totally child friendly
- Suitable for many dietary requirements i.e whole30, paleo, vegan, gluten free etc...
- Comes together in under 30 minutes.
- A great way to use up any leftover asparagus or if you don't know what to do with them.
The steps
- Start by triming the woody ends (if required) and discarding them then rinsing the asparagus spears.
- Blot the spears dry with kitchen towel.
- Brush the air fryer basket with oil.
- Place the asparagus spears in the basket spreading them out evenly.
- Brush/spray the tips lightly with oil.
- Switch the unit on manually temperature 200c/400f for 8 minutes
- Once the asparagus is cooked remove and then garnish with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic granules, pink salt to taste, sesame seeds and optional lemon zest.
Other seasonings to try
Notes and tips
- Make sure to use my homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning to accompany this recipe
- Make sure the asparagus woody ends are removed if need be. Some supermarkets sells the tips with the ends trimmed already (mine didn't need trimming).
- Feel free to switch things up by using another homemade seasoning blend if you want to.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, simply re-heat, garnish and eat within 2 days.
- You may need to cook the asparagus spears in batches depending on the size/capacity of your air fryer.
Serving suggestions
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Lemon Pepper Air Fried Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears (500g) trimmed
- 1-2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic granules
- 2 tbsp of sesame seeds
- pink salt to taste
- grated zest of 1 small lemon optional
- olive oil or coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Start by trimming the woody ends (if required) and discarding them then rinsing the asparagus spears.
- Blot the spears dry with kitchen towel.Brush the air fryer basket with oil.
- .Place the asparagus spears in the basket spreading them out evenly.
- Brush/spray the tips lightly with oil.Switch the unit on manually temperature 200c/400f for 8 minutes.
- Once the asparagus is cooked remove and then garnish with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic granules, pink salt to taste, sesame seeds and optional lemon zest.
- Once the asparagus is cooked remove and then garnish with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic granules, pink salt to taste, sesame seeds and optional lemon zest.
Notes
- Make sure to use my homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning to accompany this recipe
- Make sure the asparagus woody ends are removed if need be. Some supermarkets sells the tips with the ends trimmed already (mine didn't need trimming).
- Feel free to switch things up by using another homemade seasoning blend if you want to.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, simply re-heat, garnish and eat within 2 days.
- You may need to cook the asparagus spears in batches depending on the size/capacity of your air fryer.
Nutrition
Comment from wife: "This is some of the best asparagus I've ever had". Enough said!
Frank please tell your wife that I said thank you!
Your photography is really coming along great Charlene! I'm not that big a fan of asparagus (could take it or leave it), but these pics make it look really yummy.
Is the cooking method for these just pan-frying? Would you stir regularly or just let each side sit to char before turning?
Hi Jolie, thanks for commenting I've been meaning to visit your blog but so busy with other things these days. Yes, simply allow the asparagus to charr on before turning, so not much handy work for the cook :).