Home > Side Dishes > Roasted Asparagus (Two Ways!) Roasted Asparagus (Two Ways!) April 8, 2024 | 32 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Roasted Asparagus is one of the best side dishes! It roasts quickly, in under 10 minutes, and becomes much more flavorful when cooked at a high temperature. This recipe shares how to make oven roasted asparagus 2 different ways — a basic version and one with some crunch! Serve this asparagus with Citrus Salad, creamy Mashed Potatoes, and Roasted Carrots for the perfect side dish line-up. Roasted Asparagus Recipe I love asparagus! It’s such a great vegetable that adds texture and flavor to so many dishes. It’s also perfect as a standalone side dish (especially for Easter or other holiday meals). Roasted Asparagus is also a great addition to a meat-heavy meal. Some of my favorite meals using Roasted Asparagus is this One-Pan Sausage and Veggies, this Asparagus salad, or this One-Pan Lemon Chicken. Besides how delicious it tastes, another great thing about asparagus is how quickly it can be ready. In only about 10 minutes of roasting time, you can have this amazing dish on your table. Roasting Is The Best Way To Cook Asparagus When you roast asparagus at a high heat, it caramelizes the outside while keeping the inside nice and tender. This cooking method really brings out the best possible flavor and delivers the best texture. Ingredients In Oven Roasted Asparagus Asparagus: The star of this recipe — asparagus shines when roasted, which brings out its flavors. Remember to snap off the woody ends before cooking to ensure tenderness throughout the spear. Olive Oil: This ingredient helps the seasonings stick and makes sure the asparagus roasts evenly. Seasonings: A simple combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is all you need to for a great flavor. Breadcrumbs (optional): These add a delicious crispy texture. If you’re in a pinch, regular breadcrumbs can be used instead. Parmesan Cheese (optional): This cheese melts beautifully and gives the asparagus a savory/salty flavor. I like freshly grating the cheese to get the best melt. How To Roast Asparagus Preheat: Set the oven to 425°F. Prepare Asparagus: Rinse and completely dry the asparagus. Snap off the woody ends. Season: Lay the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season. Toss to coat evenly. Add Toppings: Optionally, add breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, tossing for even coating. Arrange: Spread the asparagus in a single layer to make sure they evenly roast. Roast: Bake for 7-11 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned. Serve: Enjoy the roasted asparagus hot from the oven! QUICK TIP Watch Asparagus Size: Since there can be a lot of variation, check to make sure the spears are cooked rather than only timing it. How To Prepare Asparagus For Roasting Rinse in cold water and dry completely by rolling in towels. If the asparagus is wet, it won’t roast correctly. Working with one at a time, hold the bottom and middle of a spear. Bend gently until it snaps at the natural tender point. Discard the tough end and keep the top for cooking. FAQs Shopping For and Storing Asparagus Pick straight, full asparagus with moist ends. Choose between thin stems (sweeter, more tender) and thick stems (meatier, stronger flavor). To store: Cut 1 inch off the bottom, stand in a cup of water (1-2 inches), refrigerate, and loosely cover with plastic for 5-6 days. Signs of bad asparagus: slimy texture or bad smell. When Is Asparagus Fully Cooked? Asparagus is done when it’s bright green and slightly crunchy. Check doneness with a fork or taste: too hard is undercooked, too soft is overcooked. Why Is My Oven Roasted Asparagus Soggy? Soggy asparagus happens if it’s too crowded on the tray, too oily, cooked at too low of heat, overcooked, or wet before roasting. Space them out, use less oil, cook at high heat, and dry them well. How Long To Roast Asparagus: I’ve found that roasting asparagus at 425°F works best. Depending on how thick the spears are, they should be done in 7-11 minutes. Tips For Success Get your oven hot (fully preheated at 425°F) before adding in the asparagus. When making roasted asparagus in the oven, be sure to use a large sheet pan. This prevents overcrowding, and makes sure the asparagus roasts instead of steams. Grate Parmesan cheese with a small grater for the perfect texture. Make sure the oil and seasonings evenly coat the asparagus. Keep an eye on the asparagus near the end of the roasting time because it can cook faster or slower depending on thickness. After roasting, taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Eat roasted asparagus right away while it’s hot and crispy! STORAGE How To Store Leftover Roasted Asparagus After roasting asparagus, it’s best to eat it right away because it can become soft when stored. If you need to store it: Allow it to cool first then place it in an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. What To Serve With Roasted Asparagus Shepherd’s Pie a meat and veggie pie with mashed potato topping. Crock Pot Roast with the best Tuscan seasoning blend. Bruschetta Chicken a great Spring meal with fresh basil. Baked Ziti with Chicken cheesy comfort food! Stuffed Shells simple to make and a total crowd pleaser! FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Roasted Asparagus Recipe 4.86 from 7 votes - Review this recipe Roasted Asparagus is one of the best side dishes! It roasts quickly, in under 10 minutes, and becomes much more flavorful when cooked at a high temperature. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Roasted Asparagus Recipe 4.86 from 7 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Roasted Asparagus is one of the best side dishes! It roasts quickly, in under 10 minutes, and becomes much more flavorful when cooked at a high temperature. Course Side Dish, Vegetarian Cuisine American, Vegetarian Keyword Roasted Asparagus Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 10 minutes minutes Total Time 20 minutes minutes Servings 4 - 8 servings Chelsea Lords Calories 173kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $5.52 Equipmentlarge sheet pan, for roasting Ingredients▢ 1 pound asparagus▢ 1.5 tablespoons olive oil▢ 1/4 teaspoon EACH: salt, pepper, garlic powderTopping Options▢ Optional 1: 1 large lemon (2 tbsp juice) plus freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2-4 tbsps) (Note 1)▢ Optional 2: 1/4 cup of each: panko breadcrumbs & freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Note 2)US - Metric USMetric InstructionsPREP: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set out a large baking sheet.ASPARAGUS PREP: Rinse asparagus under cold water and dry completely (you can quickly dry them by rolling the spears between two kitchen towels). Break off the woody ends by bending each spear until it snaps naturally.SEASON: Arrange the asparagus on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss with hands to coat evenly.OPTIONAL TOPPING: If using, evenly sprinkle the panko and Parmesan over the asparagus, then toss gently to coat.SPACE: Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping. It’s okay if some of the breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture falls onto the pan.ROAST: Bake for 7-11 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender, lightly browned, and the cheese has melted. Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the spears.FINISH: Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate. Scatter any toasted breadcrumb bits from the tray over the spears. If not using the breadcrumb mixture, drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the asparagus before serving. A sprinkle of Parmesan also goes nicely with lemon.ENJOY: Enjoy immediately while hot. Video Recipe NotesNote 1: If using, grab Parmesan from the block and grate it with a microplane for the BEST texture. Note 2: Panko breadcrumbs add an amazing crispy texture, but regular breadcrumbs can also be used in a pinch. Panko can typically be found in the Japanese cuisine section or alongside regular breadcrumbs in grocery stores. Nutrition FactsServing: 8servings | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1438IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! 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This roasted asparagus is TO DIE FOR DELICIOUS! I am so excited it is asparagus season 🙂 Awesome photos, too! Reply
I absolutely loved this easy, tasty, refreshing dish. I served it with a slather of garlic lemon hummus to be paired with roasted chicken. Divine! Thanks for sharing. Reply
The grated parmesan cheese on the top is EVERYTHING. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this delicious and healthy recipe Chelsea! 🙂 Reply
This. Looks. AWESOME! I tried this recipe recently. Thank a nice recipe come from chelseasmessyapron Reply
I loved this recipe and so did my family (even my 6 year old)! I’ve never made asparagus before and your instructions from washing to cooking were so helpful. It turned out perfect. Reply
I made this for Thanksgiving dinner, and it was perfect! I used 2 bunches of asparagus, and we ate almost all of it! I might try this with broccoli or cauliflower. Thank you for this recipe! Reply
Thank you! I am always overcooking asparagus. Not with this recipe – perfecto! A little crunch and wonderfully seasoned. Reply
Hands down the BEST recipe for roasted asparagus I’ve ever had in my life! I have searched the Web and your recipes stand out because of the flavor and the knowledge that comes along with your recipes! I absolutely adore you. Thank you for bringing flavor back into my kitchen with foods that I typically wouldn’t attempt to cook. I recently started dating a gentleman who is a vegetarian and your recipes help me look like a rock star! Thank you!!! Reply
Awe Michelle your comment seriously made my day! I am so happy to hear how much you loved the asparagus and so happy you’ve enjoyed my other recipes! You sound like a rock star! 🙂 Thanks for your comment! 🙂 Reply
We made it for Easter Dinner- very tasty and I liked the seasonings. I usually roast them plain w/ olive oil S/P. I thought it was just a little too salty. I will cut down on salt or eliminate it since the cheese is salty too. Reply
