Simple Baked Asparagus

YIELD

TIME

2 servings

15 minutes

This Simple Baked Asparagus makes a wonderful side dish for absolutely any meal. With a few seasonings added, these tender asparagus spears will work well with a variety of dishes.

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Ingredients

– 1 lb. asparagus spears – 1 ½ tbsp. olive oil – ½ tsp. garlic powder – ½ tsp. paprika – ¼ tsp. sea salt or to taste – ⅛ tsp. pepper or to taste

Step 1

Preheat the oven, or air fryer, to 400°F. Break or cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears.

Step 2

Place the asparagus on a baking tray and add the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until they are coated with the oil and seasoning.

Step 3

Bake for 12-14 minutes for thick asparagus spears and 8-10 minutes for thin asparagus, or until a pairing knife (or a fork) inserted at the base of the largest spear meets little resistance.

HOW TO STORE

Store any leftover Simple Baked Asparagus in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

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