Crispy Garlic Roasted Asparagus (with Garlic Aioli)

By Becky Hardin

Updated May 6, 2025

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Garlic Asparagus is a simple yet irresistible side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. This crispy, oven-roasted asparagus is both healthy and loaded with flavor, thanks to a delicious topping of garlic, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. If that’s not enough, the asparagus is drizzled with homemade garlic aioli, taking the flavor to the next level!

Crispy Garlic Roasted Asparagus 

Looking for a simple yet delicious side dish to serve for…well, for anything? Any holiday, any dinner, any time—this Garlic Roasted Asparagus is just the recipe.

The flavors of garlic and Parmesan mix together perfectly to create a dish with all the taste, without being overwhelming. And the panko breadcrumbs add a nice, crispy, crunchy texture. After baking, top the asparagus with roasted garlic aioli for a creamy addition. It’s sooo creamy and adds an extra layer of garlic flavor…because you can never have enough, right?

I’m excited to make this Crispy Garlic Parmesan Asparagus all spring and summer long, but like I said, it works for ANY occasion, any holiday. It’s one of those side dishes you can easily make when you’re feeling stuck about what to cook.

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Crispy Garlic Asparagus Recipe

4.59 from 17 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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Garlic Asparagus is a simple yet irresistible side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. This crispy, oven-roasted asparagus is both healthy and loaded with flavor, thanks to a delicious topping of garlic, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. If that's not enough, the asparagus is drizzled with homemade garlic aioli, taking the flavor to the next level!

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
• ▢ 1 lb (one bunch) asparagus trimmed of 2-inches of the woody stalk ends
• ▢ Garlic Aioli for serving, click for recipe

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Instructions 

• Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. Spray the parchment or foil with cooking spray.
• Place all ingredients except the asparagus in a resealable plastic zipper bag and shake to mix.
  1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
  
• Add the asparagus and massage the ingredients to evenly coat the asparagus spears.
  1 lb (one bunch) asparagus
  
• Empty the bag onto the prepared baking sheet and separate the asparagus out so the spears are not touching one another.
  
• Bake 15-20 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and the panko is golden brown.
• Serve with Roasted Garlic Aioli and…Enjoy!
  Garlic Aioli
  

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 875IUVitamin C: 6.8mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Crispy Garlic Roasted Asparagus Step by Step

Get the oven going and pull out a baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 400°F, and prepare a baking sheet by covering it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Place everything except the asparagus in a resealable bag: Place the 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs in a resealable bag, and shake it all together to mix.

Add the asparagus: Place 1 pound of asparagus in the bag with the rest of the ingredients, and massage to coat it well.

Place on the baking sheet: Spread the asparagus spears out on the baking sheet so that they’re not touching.

Bake the asparagus: Bake 15-20 minutes at 400°F, until asparagus becomes tender, and the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.

Top with aioli and serve: When it’s done baking, top the asparagus with the aioli to serve and enjoy!

How to Store

Store leftover asparagus and aioli separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat the asparagus in the oven so it crisps up again and drizzle with the aioli just before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This crispy garlic roasted asparagus pairs well with any meal, but I find the cool garlic aioli complements firecracker salmon and spicy garlic shrimp very well. Of course, it can also be served with simple poached salmon or our Instant Pot chicken parmesan for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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