Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen! It's Frugal Friday and one of the ways I save money at the grocery store is to buy produce that are in season. Right now that's asparagus. As of May 3, 2024, a 1 pound bundle of asparagus at my local supermarkets are fluctuating between $2 and $3, which is a great price (for 2024 anyway). There are several ways to prepare asparagus, all of them have their pros and cons, but for me you need to look no further that the air fryer!
In this post we will go over all my tips and tricks for achieving perfectly crips and flavorful asparagus using the air fryer. From seasoning and cooking techniques, to serving suggestions and more get ready to elevate your asparagus game to a whole other level! I can't wait to share it with you so...
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WHAT MAKES ASPARAGUS THE PERFECT SIDE FOR SPRING?
Well aside from just being delicious and cost effective, asparagus is actually a bit of a super food. Here are just a few of the health benefits from it.
- It lowers blood pressure.
- It contains potassium which helps keep your heart, bones, kidneys, and lungs functioning and healthy.
- It may help fight cancer.
- It is packed with antioxidants.
- It's a brain booster (we all need that).
- And it's a diuretic which means that it helps to reduce fluid build up in the body.
- Thin Asparagus (the size of a pencil) will only need about 3-4 minutes.
- Medium Asparagus (the size of a marker) will need about 5 minutes.
- Thick Asparagus ( you'll know) usually takes about 6-7 minutes.
- 1 lb of Apsaragus
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil and lemon pepper seasoning with lemon zest and fresh squeezed lemon.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and a little brown sugar
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a little good ol fashioned taco seasoning.
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Wash and trim your asparagus.
- Place the asparagus in a bowl and add the oil and seasoning. Toss so that everything is well coated.
- Place in the pre-heated air fryer and cook at 400 for 3-5 minutes depending on the size.
- Serve and enjoy!
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