Asparagus can be cooked in the oven, air fryer, on a grill, and stove. You can’t cook them using a specific cooking method until you know the perfect cooking time. Knowing cooking time is the most essential part of cooking asparagus because if you overcook them, they will burn. Cooking them at a specific temperature using different types of cooking methods makes sense. That’s why we are going to explain how long to cook asparagus in the oven, air fryer, on a grill, and stove?
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How Long to Bake/Cook Asparagus in Oven?
The baking time of asparagus depends on the temperature as well as the thickness of asparagus. If you are baking thin asparagus in the oven at 400°F, it will take about 8-11 mins. to cook perfectly. The medium thickness of asparagus takes 12-15 mins. to cook at 400°F. When it comes to the thicker ones, it will take about 16-20 mins. to cook perfectly at 400°F.
How Long to Steam Asparagus?
Steaming is a fast and healthy way to cook any vegetable. Cooking asparagus using the steaming method makes them tender without mushy or bland. It doesn’t take too long to steam asparagus. You just need to boil water in a skillet or pan and when it’s done, place the asparagus in the steamer basket. Cover and steam the asparagus for up to 5 mins. or until tender. Thinner spears will take about 3 mins. to steam perfectly.
How Long to Roast Asparagus?
If you are roasting asparagus in the oven, you have to preheat the oven to 400°F. Drizzle some olive oil and coat all around the asparagus. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic, and roast for about 10 mins or until the asparagus is lightly browned and tender. You can check the tenderness of asparagus piercing a fork into it. The cooking time may vary due to variations in the thickness of asparagus.
Use fat spears to avoid tough and stingy asparagus rather than using skinny ones. Otherwise, your roasted asparagus turn out tough and stingy.
How Long to Grill Asparagus?
Grilling gives a different flavor as well as texture to the asparagus. First, you have to preheat the grill to 375°F on medium heat. Once grates are hot brush them very clean. Place all asparagus across the grill grates so that the spears are perpendicular to the grill grates. Now, close the lid and grill for 6-10 mins. Turn the spears at least once throughout the process for evenly grilling. Transfer to the platter/plate and season with any topping or salt and pepper and enjoy with family.
Tips to Grill Asparagus:
- Using kosher salt instead of table salt will be perfect.
- Always test the doneness of the asparagus piercing a fork. The asparagus shouldn’t be mushy, but soft.
- If you have only thin asparagus and cook them in a grill basket or on grill safe foil. This will prevent your thin asparagus from falling to sad, fiery doom.
- You use leftover grilled asparagus in sandwiches, in frittatas and egg bakes, in salads, and more.
How Long to Cook Asparagus in Air Fryer?
If you are cooking asparagus in an air fryer, it normally takes 7 mins. to cook at 400°F. If your asparagus is thick in size then it will take about 9-10 mins. to cook perfectly at the same temperature. Don’t overload the air fryer basket when cooking asparagus. Just place them in a single layer in an air fryer basket, and the result asparagus will be the same as you expected. You can cook them in batches rather than overcrowding the basket. Must check the whole process of cooking asparagus in an air fryer.
How Long to Cook Asparagus on Stove?
Cooking asparagus on the stove is a traditional method. You have to cook them in a pan or skillet. You have to bring the water to a boil. When it’s done add the asparagus in a single layer. If the water doesn’t cover the asparagus, use a lid to cover the pan to capture the heat. Thin asparagus will take about 1-2 mins. for medium one, it will take about 5 mins. and for the thick asparagus, it will take about 6-7 mins. to cook perfectly. When it’s done, place them on a platter and sprinkle some lemon juice, oil or butter, salt, and pepper. Enjoy! Must check the whole process of cooking asparagus on the stove.
FAQ:
How to Store Leftover Asparagus?
It’s easy to store leftover asparagus. You can store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator/fridge for up to 3-4 days. For a longer time period, you can store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
What Type of Oil is Best for Air Frying?
Using a higher smoke point of oil is the best for air frying such as avocado oil or safflower oil. You can use olive oil too, but you have to make sure you are air frying the food below 375°F temperature.
