Air Fryer Asparagus with Spicy Chili Crisp
Seven minutes is all it takes to make perfectly cooked air fryer asparagus! The crispy and tender spears are dressed in a savory spicy chili crisp sauce and can be served as an appetizer or a side.

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoons spicy chili crisp
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the airfryer to 400ºF.
- 2
Place the asparagus on a plate and drizzle olive oil on top. Toss the asparagus using your fingers until they are evenly coated with the oil, and season with a little salt and pepper.
- 3
Lay the asparagus spears flat in the air fryer basket, in one layer if you can.
- 4
Close the air fryer and air fry for 7 minutes. If your spears are very big, cook for an additional minute or two.
- 5
Meanwhile, mix the soy sauce and chili crisp in a bowl and set aside.
- 6
Take the asparagus out of the air fryer and transfer them to a plate.
- 7
Drizzle the spicy chili crisp sauce over the asparagus and serve immediately.