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.
Why I 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 compliment 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 is the most versatile veggie. Try to choose small to medium-thickness spears for quicker cooking times.
- Spices – This recipe uses garlic powder, dried basil, parsley, and salt. That’s it! Feel free to get creative!
- 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.
How to Make Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prep the Asparagus
Start by washing your asparagus and removing the woody ends. 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 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 size of your 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 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.
That’s it! Serve right away and enjoy!
How to Store Garlic Roasted Asparagus
- 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!
Tips for Making Garlic Roasted Asparagus
- 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!
Looking for more delicious vegan side dishes? Try these recipes:
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!
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