Matildas coach Joe Montemurro included Fowler in his 26-woman squad for the March 1-21 tournament despite the Manchester City winger playing only 15 minutes for her club since returning from an ACL injury.
Full back Charli Grant was omitted, though, losing a race to be fit after suffering a knee injury for Tottenham Hotspur.
Montemurro included only one uncapped player in an experienced roster -- goalkeeper Jada Whyman.
Australia, the 2010 champions, launch the 12-nation tournament against the Philippines in Perth on March 1 and also play South Korea and Iran in Group A.
Australia Women's Asian Cup squad:
(International caps in brackets)
Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold (61), Teagan Micah (28), Jada Whyman (0)
Defenders: Ellie Carpenter (93), Steph Catley (141), Winonah Heatley (13), Clare Hunt (39), Alanna Kennedy (142), Courtney Nevin (40), Jamilla Rankin (7), Charlize Rule (1)
Midfielders: Alex Chidiac (37), Kyra Cooney-Cross (63), Katrina Gorry (118), Amy Sayer (19), Emily van Egmond (165), Clare Wheeler (34)
Forwards: Caitlin Foord (140), Mary Fowler (63), Michelle Heyman (85), Kahli Johnson (3), Sam Kerr (131), Holly McNamara (16), Hayley Raso (103), Remy Siemsen (14), Kaitlyn Torpey (21)