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Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Aioli Dip are going to be your new OBSESSION! One of the best air fryer recipes ever, these asparagus fries are out-of-this-world delicious and so easy to make. Dip them in easy lemon aioli made with mayo, and you'll be hooked!
Easy Asparagus Air Fryer Recipe
I love easy air fryer recipes. What could be better than fried food without the guilt? These amazing air fryer asparagus fries are no exception! They take just minutes to make and are honestly some of the best fries I have ever eaten.
Top them off with lemon garlic aioli made with mayo, and I can promise you you'll want to make these as a snack or even as a side dish for your favorite dinners all of the time. Between prep and cook time, they will only take you a little over 10 minutes to make!
I find myself making these as a side dish for just about everything I can get away with. My favorite dish to pair asparagus fries with is my surf and turf recipe - which you can also make in the air fryer! And believe me, air fried steak and lobster is as good as it gets. It is amazing!
You could even serve air fryer asparagus with air fryer mushrooms and dip them in the same lemon aioli recipe. They go together so well!
Air Fryer Asparagus Ingredients
- asparagus, preferably thin, trimmed
- flour
- breadcrumbs, Italian-style
- garlic powder
- paprika
- beaten
1 lb. of asparagus is equal to about 20 to 30 spears, depending on how large the asparagus is. Thin asparagus is your best bet for frying and doesn't skimp on the flavor.
Isabel's Air Fryer
It's amazing what you can cook with an air fryer! I love mine and highly recommend it. It even has a steaming function to re-hydrate stale bread!
photo courtesy of Our Place
How to Trim Asparagus
- Hold the woody end of the asparagus between your thumb and index finger and bend it until it snaps off. It should snap cleanly off.
- Neatly stack your remaining asparagus spears next to the asparagus you snapped. Use it as a guide to cut off the woody ends of the remaining asparagus using a sharp kitchen knife.
Before cooking your asparagus air fryer recipe, start by trimming the asparagus. Asparagus has a "woody" end that is stringy and should be trimmed off before cooking.
How to Cook Asparagus in Air Fryer
- Rinse asparagus in cold water and pat dry.
- Add all-purpose flour to a large dish or platter.
- Combine Italian-style breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika on a separate plate or platter.
- Add beaten eggs to a large bowl.
- Dip asparagus in eggs.
Roll in the flour, then dip in the eggs again.
Coat asparagus in breadcrumbs. - Transfer breaded asparagus to the tray of your air fryer in an even layer. Make sure to leave a bit of space between each one. If you have two racks, you can fill them both. I love my 10-Quart Air Fryer for this.
- Set the air fryer to 1800 watts at 400° F for 7 minutes.
- Remove asparagus with tongs and serve with dipping sauce (see below for lemon aioli recipe).
Lemon Aioli Ingredients
- mayo
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- garlic powder
- Pinch of salt to taste
This is one of the easiest aioli recipes you can make! Simply mix together the ingredients in a jar, refrigerate, and serve as a dip with your favorite fried recipes.
Lemon garlic aioli sauce pairs well with these asparagus fries and other fried foods, especially veggies, like our air fryer mushrooms linked above.
How to Make Aioli with Lemon
- Thoroughly mix together mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
- Best Air Fryer Recipes
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- Smash Burger Recipe
- Grilled Picanha Steak
- Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
- Reverse Sear Ribeye
- For all our veggies lovers, Air Fryer Broccoli will be a huge hit!
Enjoy this dish as a part of a Tapas Menu and get more Fancy Finger Food Recipes!
Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Try more of my favorite air fryer recipes:
- Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Nuggets
- Juicy Air Fryer Meatballs
- Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- Crispy Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
This recipe makes a great side dish for the holidays. Pair it with my other Side Dishes for Ham, Side Dishes for Prime Rib or Christmas Side Dishes!
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Aioli Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
- 1 lb. asparagus - preferably thin, trimmed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs - Italian-style
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 2 eggs - beaten
Easy Lemon Aioli Recipe
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Pinch of salt to taste
Instructions
How to Cook Asparagus in Air Fryer
- Rinse 1 lb. asparagus in cold water and pat dry.
- Add 1 cup all-purpose flour to a large dish or platter.
- Combine 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs, ¼ tsp. garlic powder, and ½ tsp. paprika on a separate plate or platter.
- Add 2 beaten eggs to a large bowl.
- Dip asparagus in eggs, then roll in flour. Dip in the eggs again, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Transfer breaded asparagus to the tray of your air fryer in an even layer. Make sure to leave a bit of space between each one. If you have two racks, you can fill them both.
- Set the air fryer to 1800 watts at 400° F for 7 minutes.
- Remove asparagus with tongs and serve with dipping sauce.
How to Make Aioli with Lemon
- Thoroughly mix together 1 cup mayo, ½ tsp. lemon zest, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, ½ tsp. garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate.
Notes
- Hold the woody end of the asparagus between your thumb and index finger and bend it until it snaps off. It should snap cleanly off.
- Neatly stack your remaining asparagus spears next to the asparagus you snapped. Use it as a guide to cut off the woody ends of the remaining asparagus using a sharp kitchen knife.
Isabelle says
Made these last night and it was so delicious!
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much, Isabelle! We're so glad you enjoyed it!
China says
Hello! 5/5 stars! We made asparagus fries with the tempura batter. We did skin them for quicker, even cooking. For the aioli, we committed the lemon rind since we didn't have any and added 1 egg white. We whipped it with a hand mixer with the whisk attachment until frothy. It was absolutely amazing. I am always anxious when it comes to making new things, especially when I am always under a time constraint. But you saved me time, energy, and gave me an amazing sauce that will be passed down for generations to come. Love you for this.
Isabel Laessig says
This is so wonderful to hear, China. Thank you for sharing this with me - I'm so glad you enjoyed it!