Air Fryer Magic: Frozen Asparagus, Quick And Easy!

Frozen asparagus in an air fryer is a quick, easy, and nutritious meal. It's a great side dish, ready in under 20 minutes, and you don't need to defrost the asparagus before cooking. You can season it with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and oil, or try something different like ghee butter or aged balsamic vinegar.

How to cook frozen asparagus in an air fryer

Yes, you can cook frozen asparagus in an air fryer. Here's how:

Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). If your air fryer doesn't require preheating, you can skip this step. In a small bowl, add garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and oil and set aside.

Using a pastry brush, cover the frozen asparagus in the sauce. Place the spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You can also toss the frozen asparagus stalks with olive oil and salt.

Air fry the asparagus at 400°F for about 7-8 minutes. You can also cook them at 425°F for 15 minutes. The asparagus will thaw as it cooks.

As a side dish, you can enjoy air-fried frozen asparagus with a dip or served with your favourite main dishes. For flavour, sprinkle some red pepper flakes to make it spicy or drizzle some aged balsamic vinegar over the dish for a sweet tangy flavour.

How to season frozen asparagus

Yes, you can cook frozen asparagus in an air fryer. Here are some tips on how to season it:

First, you don't need to thaw the asparagus before cooking it in the air fryer. Simply toss the frozen asparagus stalks in olive oil and salt. You can also add garlic powder and red pepper flakes to the oil and salt mixture. If you want to add a sauce, gently mix ghee butter and dry ingredients, then use a pastry brush to cover the frozen asparagus.

Once the asparagus is seasoned, place the spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If your air fryer requires preheating, set it to 380°F (193°C). Cook the asparagus for around 7-8 minutes at 400°F for fresh asparagus, or 15 minutes at 425°F for frozen.

After cooking, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes on the asparagus for a spicy kick, or drizzle aged balsamic vinegar over the dish for a sweet and tangy flavour. Serve as a side dish with your favourite mains, or dip the crunchy spears in creamy bacon aioli for a snack.

How to cook fresh asparagus in an air fryer

Yes, you can cook frozen asparagus in an air fryer. But how do you cook fresh asparagus in an air fryer?

First, preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Then, toss the asparagus in olive oil and salt. You can also add garlic powder and red pepper flakes for extra flavour. Place the spears in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 7-8 minutes.

For a sweet and tangy flavour, drizzle some aged balsamic vinegar over the asparagus. Or, for a quick and yummy snack, dip the spears in creamy bacon aioli.

How to cook frozen asparagus in an oven

Yes, you can cook frozen asparagus in an air fryer. Here's how to do it in an oven:

Preheat your oven to 425°F. While the oven is preheating, toss the frozen asparagus stalks in olive oil and salt. You can also add garlic powder and red pepper flakes for extra flavour. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a baking tray. Cook for 15 minutes.

You can also cook fresh asparagus in an air fryer. Simply air fry at 400°F for 7-8 minutes.

How to cook frozen asparagus in a small air fryer

Yes, you can cook frozen asparagus in an air fryer. Here's how to cook frozen asparagus in a small air fryer:

First, preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). If your air fryer doesn't require preheating, you can skip this step. Next, mix ghee butter and dry ingredients to make a sauce. Using a pastry brush, cover the frozen asparagus in the sauce. Place the asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You can also toss the frozen asparagus stalks with olive oil and salt, or add garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and oil. Air fry the asparagus for about 7-8 minutes at 400°F. If you don't have an air fryer basket, you can cook the asparagus in the oven at 425°F for 15 minutes.

The asparagus will thaw as it cooks, and you can season and roast it to your liking. It's a quick and easy way to prepare a nutritious side dish, ready in under 20 minutes.

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