This Roasted Asparagus is cooked until tender and seasoned to perfection. This simple and easy recipe only uses a handful of ingredients to make a delicious side dish.
If you love a flavorful, healthy side dish, then this Roasted Asparagus is for you. Tossed in oil and seasoned with spices, this dish is so easy to make and tastes great. The spears of asparagus are tender from the roasting and you can either enjoy them like that or cook them in the air fryer for a crunchy exterior.
These asparagus are easy to make ahead to save time. You can prep them days in advance and store them in the refrigerator or even freeze them for a future meal. This vegetable is also versatile, so you can enjoy it with all your main course favorites. Let's look at what you'll need to make this delicious Roasted Asparagus.
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Main Ingredients
- Asparagus.
- Olive oil. Or any other type of oil that you prefer.
- Seasonings. Paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
How to Make Roasted Asparagus
1. Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F. Break or cut off the woody ends of the asparagus.
2. Put the asparagus on a baking tray and then add the garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Toss everything together until the asparagus is coated with the oil and seasonings.
3. Bake thick asparagus spears for 12-14 minutes and thin asparagus for 8-10 minutes, or until a pairing knife or fork inserted at the base of the largest spear meets little resistance.
Helpful Tips & Tricks
- Choose quality asparagus. Pick out asparagus that is firm, plump, and bright. The tips should be tightly closed. Store them upright in water until you're ready to use them.
- Chop off the woody ends. The bottoms of the asparagus spears are tough and fibrous, so it's best to either cut them off with a knife or break them off with your hands for a better-tasting dish.
- Use an air fryer. Air fryers quickly circulate hot air, so cooking your seasoned asparagus in one will cause the insides to get nice and tender while the outside has an outer crispness.
- Cook thicker asparagus longer. Cook the spears based on their thickness to avoid burning or undercooking them. Thick spears should cook for about 12-14 minutes, while thinner ones should be done after 8-10 minutes.
Variations to this Recipe
- Add breading to them. Dip the spears in an egg and then Panko breadcrumbs before roasting them. This will give them a tasty crunch when baked or air fried.
- Substitute different seasonings. Toss these spears in chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Berbere, or cayenne pepper. Or use herbs, such as tarragon, chives, and dill.
- Air fry them. Make this Roasted Asparagus in an air fryer. Just set it to 400°F for the same amount of time. They'll come out with an extra crunch.
- Add lots of extra flavors. Make this even more delicious with the addition of Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice.
How to Store and Reheat it
Store this Roasted Asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them once they are cool. Place them in a freezer ziplock bag after flash-freezing them on a sheet pan for 1-2 hours. They can stay fresh for up to 6 months. Just thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the air fryer or oven until warmed through.
What to Serve this Roasted Asparagus with
- Protein. Serve these Roasted Asparagus with Spinach Stuffed Flounder, Chicken Rice Casserole, Salmon in Roasted Pepper Sauce, or Tofu in Indian Sauce.
- Pasta. Enjoy this as the side dish to your favorite pasta, such as Quick Zucchini Pasta, Easy Angel Hair Pasta, or Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic.
- Potatoes. This asparagus is so good with Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Sage Mashed Potatoes, or Baked Sliced Potatoes.
- Soup. Serve this vegetable with a bowl of Lentil and Kale Soup, Turkey Cabbage Soup, Keto Chicken Noodle Soup, or Chicken and Cheese Dumpling Soup.
I hope you love this Roasted Asparagus side dish as much as we do. It's simple, healthy, and utterly delicious. Serve it with your favorite main dishes and enjoy!
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Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus spears
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. sea salt or to taste
- ⅛ tsp. pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F. Break or cut off the woody ends of the asparagus.
- Put the asparagus on a baking tray and then add the garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Toss everything together until the asparagus is coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Bake thick asparagus spears for 12-14 minutes and thin asparagus for 8-10 minutes, or until a pairing knife or fork inserted at the base of the largest spear meets little resistance.
Notes
Variations to this Recipe
- Add breading to them. Dip the spears in an egg and then Panko breadcrumbs before roasting them. This will give them a tasty crunch when baked or air fried.
- Substitute different seasonings. Toss these spears in chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Berbere, or cayenne pepper. Or use herbs, such as tarragon, chives, and dill.
- Air fry them. Make this Roasted Asparagus in an air fryer. Just set it to 400°F for the same amount of time. They'll come out with an extra crunch.
- Add lots of extra flavors. Make this even more delicious with the addition of Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice.
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