This Roasted Asparagus is cooked al dente and seasoned perfectly. This simple and easy recipe uses just 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 asparagus spears are tender from the frying and you can either enjoy them as is or air fry them for a crispy exterior.
These asparagus are easy to prepare ahead of time to save time. You can make them days in advance and store them in the fridge or even freeze them for a later meal. This vegetable is also versatile, so you can enjoy it with all your favorite dishes. 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 you prefer.
- Spices. paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
How to make roasted asparagus
1. Preheat the oven or hot air fryer to 200°C. Snap or trim off the woody ends of the asparagus.
2. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, then add garlic powder, paprika powder, salt, black pepper and olive oil. Mix everything together until the asparagus is coated with oil and spices.
3. Bake thick spears for 12-14 minutes and thin spears 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. Choose asparagus that is firm, plump, and light-colored. The tips should be tightly closed. Keep them upright in water until ready to use.
- Cut off the woody ends. The underside of the asparagus spears is tough and fibrous, so it’s best to either cut them off with a knife or break them off with your hands for a tastier dish.
- Use an air fryer. Air fryers circulate hot air quickly, so cooking your seasoned asparagus in a deep fryer will result in the insides getting nice and tender while the outside has an outer crispiness.
- Cook thick asparagus longer. Cook the sticks based on their thickness to avoid burning or undercooking. Thick stalks should cook for about 12-14 minutes, while thinner ones should be done in 8-10 minutes.
Variations on this recipe
- Add breading. Dip the sticks in an egg and then in panko breadcrumbs before frying. This gives them a delicious crisp when baking or air frying.
- Substitute different spices. Toss these sticks in chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, berbere, or cayenne pepper. Or use herbs like 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. You’ll come out with an extra crunch.
- Add lots of extra flavors. Make it even more delicious by adding parmesan, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice.
How to store and reheat it
Store these roasted asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them once they’ve cooled. Place them in a ziplock bag after flash freezing them on a sheet pan for 1-2 hours. They can stay fresh for up to 6 months. Simply thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer or oven until heated through.
What to serve this roasted asparagus with?
- Protein. Serve with roasted asparagus Flounder stuffed with spinach, chicken rice casserole, salmon in a roasted pepper sauceor Tofu in Indian sauce.
- Pasta. Enjoy this as an accompaniment to your favorite pasta such as Quick Zucchini Pasta, Easy Angel Hair Pastaor Spaghetti with olive oil and garlic.
- potatoes. This asparagus goes so well with it Parmesan Mashed Potato Cake, Fried Potatoes, Sage Mashed Potatoes, or Baked Potato Slices.
- Soup. Serve this vegetable with a bowl Lentil Kale Soup, Turkey Kale Soup, Keto Chicken Noodle Soup, or Chicken and cheese dumpling soup.
I hope you love this side dish of roasted asparagus as much as we do. It’s easy, healthy and absolutely delicious. Serve with your favorite entrees and enjoy!
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Roasted Asparagus
This Roasted Asparagus is cooked al dente and seasoned perfectly. This simple and easy recipe uses just a handful of ingredients to make a delicious side dish.
ingredients
- 1 Pound. asparagus spears
- 1 Tablespoon. olive oil
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. sea-salt or to taste
- ⅛ tsp. pepper or to taste
Remarks
Variations on this recipe
- Add breading. Dip the sticks in an egg and then in panko breadcrumbs before frying. This gives them a delicious crisp when baking or air frying.
- Substitute different spices. Toss these sticks in chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, berbere, or cayenne pepper. Or use herbs like 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. You’ll come out with an extra crunch.
- Add lots of extra flavors. Make it even more delicious by adding parmesan, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice.
How to store and reheat it
Store these roasted asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them once they’ve cooled. Place them in a ziplock bag after flash freezing them on a sheet pan for 1-2 hours. They can stay fresh for up to 6 months. Simply thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer or oven until heated through.
nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 11GProtein: 5GFat: 8thGSaturated Fatty Acids: 1GPolyunsaturated fat: 1GMonounsaturated fatty acids: 5GSodium: 245mgPotassium: 505mgFiber: 5GSugar: 4GVitamin A: 2323ieVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 5mg