Bring on asparagus season! If you’re on the hunt for a side dish that’s quick, full of flavor, and pairs perfectly with just about any main course, you’ve found it. This Garlic Roasted Asparagus recipe elevates this green veggie to a whole new level of deliciousness.
For more simple yet delicious vegan side dishes, try these Air Fried Brussels Sprouts or Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes.
This Asparagus also makes a perfect side for Thanksgiving. For more vegan Thanksgiving recipes check out this Vegan Vegetable Pot Pie, Easy Vegan Gravy, Maple Roasted Carrots, or Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Simple yet delicious – This dish comes together with just olive oil and a few spices but is bursting with flavor.
- Easily customizable – You can easily change up the spices to complement your meal or different taste preferences of your guests.
- Quick – This recipe involves only 5 minutes of prep and a total of 20 minutes from fridge to table!
- Oven or air fryer – You can make this recipe in the air fryer as well, cutting down on a bit of time and preserving some oven space if you’re cooking a full meal.
Ingredients
- Asparagus – Fresh asparagus spears are the most versatile veggie, I swear. Try to choose thin to medium-thickness spears for quicker cooking times. This recipe calls for 1 bunch of asparagus, but you can easily scale up or down depending on how many servings you want to make.
- Spices – This recipe uses garlic powder, dried basil, parsley, and salt. That’s it! Feel free to get creative!
- Extra virgin olive oil – Only a small amount is needed to get the spices to adhere to the asparagus. I use a mister in place of traditional cooking spray. You could also just toss the spears in olive oil and use a bit more.
- Optional: Top with fresh cracked black pepper, red pepper flakes, a sprinkle of lemon zest, or nutritional yeast.
Helpful Equipment
In addition to measuring cups and spoons, the following equipment is helpful for this recipe:
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper (optional)
How to Make
This is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to make this recipe including photographs. For the quick version, skip ahead to the recipe card below!
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prep the Asparagus
Start by washing and removing the woody ends of the asparagus. You can use a sharp knife or an easy trick is to grip the spears by the end and bend until they break. It will naturally snap at the point where the tough, woody end meets the tender spear.
Oven Instructions
If you’re making oven-roasted asparagus, you can spread the spears onto the parchment-lined baking sheet before spraying with olive oil and tossing in the spices.
Roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the spears. Make sure to test the thickest spears with a fork to make sure they’re done before removing them from the oven.
Air Fryer Instructions
If you’re making this recipe in the air fryer, you’ll want to season the spears before placing them in the air fryer basket – I find that the excess oil tends to burn and makes for a difficult clean-up in the air fryer.
Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
Pan-Fried Asparagus
Season the asparagus before adding to a large skillet with a bit of olive oil. Cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat or until the spears are cooked through.
That’s it! Serve right away and enjoy!
Variations
- Top with vegan cheese or fresh herbs.
- Chop and add to a bowl of cooked pasta for the perfect side dish to any meal.
How to Store
- Fridge: Store this asparagus in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Reheat: These are best reheated in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 minutes for a crispy finish!
More Tips
- Not Vegan? You can use butter instead of olive oil to coat the spears and get the spices to adhere. Or, top the spears with some freshly grated parmesan or bacon bits before serving.
- Other toppings: Vegan parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a sprinkle of fresh parsley – the options are endless!
FAQ
Definitely! White asparagus tends to be more tender than green asparagus, so the required cooking time may be slightly less.
Absolutely! You could toss the spears in a bit of vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, or plain water to allow the spices to stick better while cooking.
Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Oil mister optional
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus (about 1 lb)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash the asparagus and chop or break off the woody ends.
- Distribute evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and coat evenly in the olive oil and spices. Mix lightly.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until the largest spears are tender.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash the asparagus and chop or break off the woody ends.
- In a separate bowl, toss the asparagus in the olive oil and spices, mix until evenly coated.
- Place the asparagus in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Try to choose small to medium-thickness spears for quicker cooking times.
- An easy trick to removing the woody ends of asparagus is to grip the spears by the end and bend until they break. They will naturally snap at the point where the tough, woody end meets the tender spear.
- If you’re making this in the air fryer, you’ll want to season the spears before placing them in the air fryer basket – I find that the excess oil tends to burn and makes for a difficult clean-up in the air fryer.
- Not Vegan? You can use butter instead of olive oil to coat the spears and get the spices to adhere. Or, top the spears with some freshly grated parmesan or bacon bits before serving.
- Other toppings: Vegan parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a sprinkle of fresh parsley – the options are endless!
Nutrition
Please note, while all ingredients used in this recipe have been verified to be vegan and free of applicable allergens at the time of recipe creation, different brands may differ in their ingredients or processing procedures and may change their ingredients at any time. For some recipes, I do include ingredients that are processed in a facility that processes other allergens. Please make sure to check the ingredients and processing procedures for your specific purchases to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
Last Updated on May 7, 2025
Such an easy and delicious way to add veggies to the table!