Air Fryer White Asparagus
This simple air fryer white asparagus recipe is simple, flavorful, healthy, and will soon become a favorite of yours.
Servings 4
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 800 g white asparagus (approximately 1.8 lbs)
- 1-2 tablespoon butter (or margarine)
- 1 tsp lemon pepper (or the juice of ½ a lemon)
- pinch of sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat.
- Wash the white asparagus thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Trim off the woody ends, typically about 1-2 inches from the bottom.
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel the asparagus starting from just below the tip (1-1.5 inches from the tip going down) to the bottom to remove the tough outer layer.
- Cut a piece of parchment paper large enough to wrap the asparagus spears. Dampen the parchment paper with water.
- Place the asparagus in the center of the parchment paper. Add the butter, lemon pepper, a pinch of sugar, salt, and pepper to taste, then combine.
- Use a kitchen thread to wrap the parchment paper securely.
- Place the wrapped asparagus in the preheated air fryer basket and air fry for 30-50 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears.
- Check for tenderness by carefully bending a spear or piercing the thickest part with a fork or knife.
- Once done, carefully remove the parchment paper from the air fryer. Transfer the asparagus to a plate.
- Optionally, drizzle with a bit more melted butter or sprinkle additional lemon pepper (or lemon juice) before serving.
Notes
- To check for doneness use a fork or the tip of a knife to pierce the thickest part of the asparagus spear. It should go through with slight resistance but not be hard.
- You can also use the bend test; gently bend a spear; it should be pliable but not floppy.