You can reap the rewards of eating delicious and nutritious spring veggies without spending hours in the kitchen slaving away. This recipe for asparagus in your handy air fryer takes all the drudgery out of eating healthy. Easy peasy!
Air Fryer Asparagus
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed (about 1 lb.)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tsp. everything bagel seasoning
Directions:
- Cook asparagus: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lay asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Drizzle olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until roasted and beginning to brown.
- Add toppings, if desired: Top asparagus with goat cheese, and cook for 2 minutes to warm the cheese. Sprinkle seasoning on asparagus before serving.
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The Best Way to Store Asparagus to Keep It Fresh
If you’re not planning to use it right away, store the asparagus the same way you would fresh flowers: in a jar with water. This way, the stalks can absorb moisture all the way to their crowns, keeping the entire length of the asparagus spear crisp and vibrant.
- As soon as you get home, trim 1 inch off the asparagus bottoms. Discard the ends.
- Add about 1 inch of water to a large jar. Place the spears in the water. You can remove the rubber band.
- Cover the standing asparagus spears with a large plastic bag. (You do not want it to be tight-fitting over the asparagus.) Refrigerate for about three to five days.
- Change the water in the jar when it turns cloudy. The key to fresh asparagus is clean, fresh water. Murky water won’t be helpful for the spears.
