How to Bake Asparagus in the oven

Name: How to Bake Asparagus in the oven
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh asparagus, ends chopped; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste (adjust as needed)

This is such a healthy and easy side dish to make with only 5 ingredients on the recipe. Join me in learning how to make Baked Asparagus in the oven.

Rating: (1)
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Updated: Updated February 23, 2024

By Mari & Jacob Petrosky
Cooked, filmed, and tested in our Arizona kitchen

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I love asparagus as a side dish with baked seafood like sumptuous fillets of fish. I enjoy baking them because I love the nutty and crunchy texture as a result. This is such a healthy and easy side dish to make with only 5 ingredients on the recipe.

Roasting the asparagus at 350°F/176°C depends on your elevation. Our elevation is 1,300 Feet in elevation. Here is a handy chart for adjusting the roasting temperature to match your elevation. If you’re not sure your elevation a quick Google search will tell you.

Roasting Adjustment By Elevation

Elevation (feet)	Temperature Adjustment	Time Adjustment
Sea Level	0°F	No adjustment needed
1,000 – 3,000	Increase by 5°F	Watch closely; may cook slightly faster
3,000 – 5,000	Increase by 10°F	May need to increase time by 5-10%
5,000 – 7,000	Increase by 15°F	May need to increase time by 10-15%
7,000 – 10,000	Increase by 20°F	May need to increase time by 15-20%

Roasting Asparagus in Oven by Elevation Adjustment

This chart should help you to not overcook the Asparagus. We want you to achieve that nutty and crunchy texture of the veggie. Join me in learning how to make Baked Asparagus in the oven.

How to Bake Asparagus in the oven

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus, ends chopped
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste (adjust as needed)

Item’s you’ll need

Cutting board
Knives
Glass bakeware or baking pan
Measuring bowls, cups, spoons, and/or containers
Silicone spatula
Thong
Potholders
Kitchen cloth

Instructions

Preheat the Oven

Preheated oven for baked asparagus recipe

Before mixing the ingredients, preheat the oven to 350°F/176°C.

Prep the Asparagus

Chopping fresh asparagus for baked asparagus recipe

Put the fresh asparagus on a cutting board. If it comes in bunches with a rubber band, leave the band on. Cut the ends about 3 to 4” from the bottom to remove the dry and hard parts. Wash and set aside for later.

Make the Olive Oil Mixture

mixing oil and spices in glassware for baked asparagus recipe

In glass bakeware or baking pan, pour the olive oil. Add the paprika, then the salt and pepper (adjust to taste). Mix until well combined. Put the asparagus in the olive oil mixture, toss them around until well coated.

Bake the Asparagus

baked apsparagus in glassware from oven

In a preheated oven, place the asparagus and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F/176°C. After 10 or 12 minutes, remove from the oven and allow to cool down for 5 minutes or until ready to use. Serve with your favorite main course and enjoy!

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