Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus by bending each spear gently until it snaps naturally. Trim any uneven ends for uniform length.
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the asparagus. Add minced garlic (or garlic powder), sea salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus and toss again until well coated.
- Divide the asparagus into bundles of 4-6 spears. Arrange the bundles on the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, tie bundles gently with kitchen twine.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the Parmesan is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, cut twine if used. Transfer bundles to serving platter and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Notes
Use fresh finely grated Parmesan to achieve the best crispy crust. Make sure asparagus is dry before tossing to avoid steaming. You can add a slice of prosciutto wrapped around bundles before roasting for an indulgent twist. Air fryer reheating or cooking is also possible.
