10 minutes4 servingsasparagus

Basic Roasted Asparagus

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

4 Servings

10 Minutes

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 5 min

Total Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Instant Vortex Air Fryer

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

For perfectly roasted asparagus every time, this simple basic recipe only uses salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add this recipe to your regular vegetable rotation and fall in love with the crispy, light, tenderness of delicious asparagus. Use this base recipe as inspiration for adding different spice mixes, citrus, and vinegars for additional fun flavor options!

INSTRUCTIONS

Trim the ends of the asparagus, hold the asparagus in the middle and end of the stalk, on the root side. Gently bend the asparagus until it snaps. It will naturally break at the point where the most fibrous root ends. Continue with remaining stalks.
In a medium mixing bowl, toss trimmed asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F
Air fry asparagus for 5 minutes , careful to not overcrowd the basket.Work in batches if necessary. Enjoy!

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