Name: Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus (thick ends trimmed); 2 tablespoons cooking oil (avocado or olive); Salt and pepper (to taste)

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Roasted Asparagus is a delicious and easy side dish that complements any meal. With some simple ingredients and a few minutes in the oven, it becomes a flavorful and crispy dish.

What We Love About This Asparagus Recipe:

It’s Easy: We love to cook asparagus in the oven, because it’s basically hands off once the prep work is finished. That means more time to work on the main dish. It’s one of our favorite ways to prepare fresh asparagus.
Customizable: Enjoy it with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Or, jazz it up with a spritz of lemon juice, minced garlic, and some shredded parmesan cheese.
Different Ways to Serve It: I’ve been known to eat a serving of baked asparagus all by itself, but it’s even better paired with a main dish. We love it with English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches, Butter Parmesan Noodles, Grilled Chicken, or Baked Mahi Mahi.

Prepare the Asparagus:

See the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and full instructions.

Wash the asparagus, and pat it dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. It’s important to dry the asparagus well, so it doesn’t steam. Trim off the woody ends of asparagus, and transfer to a large, rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer.
Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 425°F for 10-15 minutes or until it reaches the desired doneness. The cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the spears.
Serve as is or sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a spritz of lemon juice! It pairs well with Teriyaki Salmon, Egg Casserole, or Chicken Caprese.

Top down view of asparagus spears on a baking sheet.

Top down view of seasoned asparagus on a pan.

Recipe Variations:

Add bacon: Crumbled bacon adds extra flavor and texture to this simple asparagus recipe.
Sprinkle with cheese: Use a sprinkling of your favorite cheese to make this a cheesy side dish option.
Add extra veggies: Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus by adding some fresh brussels sprouts.
More flavor: Add minced garlic, onion powder, or garlic powder. When cooking asparagus in oven, you’ll want to wait until just before the asparagus finishes roasting before adding it. Otherwise, the minced garlic may burn.
Make a sauce: Take a few minutes and make a hollandaise sauce or balsamic glaze. You can also toss the asparagus in a bit of balsamic vinegar.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerator: To store leftover oven roasted asparagus, let it cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Reheating: When ready to enjoy, reheat in the oven at 425°F for about 5 minutes or use cold in salads or pasta dishes. Prolonged storage may make the texture slightly softer than freshly roasted.

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