Best 8 Air Fryer Asparagus Tots Recipes

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Air fryer asparagus tots are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish that can be easily made in an air fryer. They are made with fresh asparagus, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and a few simple seasonings. The asparagus tots are coated in a light breadcrumb mixture and then air fried until they are crispy and golden brown. The result is a flavorful and nutritious snack that is perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR FRYER ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus is so good in the spring, and sometimes, you can find the really thick spears, like I did. This lovely side dish is ready in just a few minutes to enhance a weeknight dinner, or maybe something more special. Please be aware that different brands and sizes of air fryers may produce different results. If your asparagus is thin, reduce the cooking time.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat a 5.8-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Place asparagus spears in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and seasoned salt.
  • Combine grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in a bowl. Toss with asparagus spears until evenly coated. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and add the asparagus in a single layer. Air fry to desired doneness, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

AIR-FRYER ASPARAGUS



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Use your air fryer to crisp up tender asparagus for a simple and easy side dish. If your air fryer is large enough, you can cook the asparagus in one batch. If it's smaller, cook the asparagus in two batches, keeping the first batch warm as the second batch cooks.

Provided by Julia Levy

Categories     Healthy Air Fryer Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Combine asparagus, oil, pepper and salt in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Working in batches, if necessary, arrange the asparagus in an even layer in the basket. Cook until tender and lightly crisped on the ends, 6 to 7 minutes. (If necessary, transfer the asparagus to a serving dish and cover with foil. Repeat the process with the remaining asparagus.) Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 2 g

AIR FRYER ASPARAGUS TOTS



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There are broccoli tots and there are cauliflower tots, so why not asparagus tots? These are great on their own but I like to dip them in hollandaise sauce.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and diced
½ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 serving cooking spray

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil asparagus for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and let cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine asparagus, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Knead mixture with your hands until it is the consistency of dough. Form 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a tot. Place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Freeze tots for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Place tots in the basket and spray the tops with cooking spray. Fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through the cook time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 156.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

AIR-FRYER SAUSAGE PATTIES



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These savory pork air-fryer sausage patties are quick to prepare on a moment's notice, but you can also mix a couple of batches and have them ready to go in your freezer. Just pop them the air fryer for about 10 minutes and breakfast is ready! -Carole Thomson, Komarno, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 pound sage bulk pork sausage

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 6 patties. , Place patties in a single layer in greased air fryer. Cook until meat is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

AIR FRYER TATER TOTS®



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This simple, how-to recipe is perfect for those cooking for few people. You can cook without ever heating up your oven and the result is perfectly crispy tots. Temperature and time are the same regardless of servings. Easy peasy.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 1

36 frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 4 minutes.
  • Place desired amount of potato nuggets into the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Shake the basket. Cook until crispy, or to desired doneness, about 4 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 258.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

AIR-FRYER ASPARAGUS



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This air-fryer asparagus dish is packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing the spears are tossed in before roasting. It's a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. —Tina Repak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°. In large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add asparagus; toss to coat. In batches, place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket., Cook until tender and lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED AIR-FRYER CHICKEN ROLLS



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 fresh asparagus spears
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 fresh sage leaves
2 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each)
2 slices deli ham (3/4 ounce each)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread mustard over one side of each chicken breast. Down the center of each, place two sage leaves, a cheese slice, ham slice and four asparagus spears. Fold chicken over asparagus; secure with toothpicks., Preheat air fryer to 325°. Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in the flour, egg, then bread crumb mixture., Place chicken in a single layer in greased air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

AIR-FRYER BREAKFAST CROQUETTES WITH EGG & ASPARAGUS



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These air-fryer croquettes make a great on-the-go breakfast. If you want to get fancy, pack them with hollandaise sauce for dunking. -Barb Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 2% milk
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh asparagus
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups panko bread crumbs
3 large eggs, beaten
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir until thickened (mixture will be thick). Stir in hard-boiled eggs, asparagus, green onions, cheese, tarragon, salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours., Preheat air fryer to 350°. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of egg mixture into twelve 3-in. long ovals. Place bread crumbs and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Roll logs in crumbs to coat, then dip in egg and roll again in crumbs, patting to help coating adhere., In batches, place croquettes in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 303mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose thick asparagus spears: Thicker spears will hold their shape better in the air fryer and won't overcook as easily.
  • Trim the asparagus: Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears before cooking.
  • Toss the asparagus in oil and seasonings: This will help them crisp up and brown evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket: Leave some space between the asparagus spears so that they can cook evenly.
  • Cook the asparagus in batches if necessary: If you have a lot of asparagus to cook, cook it in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.

Conclusion:

Air fryer asparagus tots are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes in the air fryer, you can have a crispy, flavorful snack that is sure to please everyone.

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