Everything Bagel Seasoning Asparagus

These Everything Bagel Seasoned Asparagus have all the delicious crunchy flavor you love without the carbs! You can use your homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning for this recipe as a bonus.

Asparagus have always been a family favorite in our home. My kids love these “green fries” and always think it’s funny that it makes their pee smell different *cue parent eye roll*. The combination of fresh asparagus and everything bagel seasoning will blow your mind. You and your family are going to love them!

At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Keto Everything Seasoned Asparagus

I love everything bagels, I remember when they first started selling the seasoning in the spice section and I bought as many as I could and tried it on everything! While I can’t say I recommend everything bagel seasoning on ice cream, it goes very well with oven roast veggies.

Everything Bagel Seasoned Asparagus Ingredients

First assemble the following ingredients:

• Asparagus – you want to go with fresh asparagus and trim the ends. Asparagus has a mild sweet flavor and soaks up the olive oil and seasoning well.
• Olive oil – oil will add richness to the asparagus and help the seasoning and salt stay on them. You want to use a rich oil that is dark in color. Beware of colored glass olive oil bottles that try to make low quality olive oil look dark.
• Everything Bagel seasoning – everything bagel seasoning is a mix of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried onion flakes, and kosher salt. You can make your own mix if you prefer. This seasoning adds a lovely flavor but also a crunch.
• Sea Salt – I always use a fine grain sea salt since it seasons things evenly. Salt will enhance the flavor of the asparagus.

Steps to Make Everything Bagel Seasoned Asparagus

Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, we will use the following method:

Prep

Prep your asparagus and assemble the three ingredients.

Season

Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easier. Put the asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil tossing to coat. Season with sea salt and the everything bagel seasoning to your liking.

Bake

Bake in the oven at 425 degrees for 10 – 15 minutes. Taste them when they are slightly cooled and add more salt if desired.

Tips and Tricks to Perfect Everything Asparagus

Check out these tips and tricks for mastering this recipe.

Add more seasonings. If you want to add more of a kick you can add a sprinkle of onion powder and/or garlic powder. Since everything bagels have fresh garlic and onion in them it will help enhance the flavor. You can also add some red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Spread Out. Avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lead to soggy asparagus and uneven cooking.

Add Citrus. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus after roasting to brighten the flavors.

Don’t overcook. If you cook the asparagus too long they will be really limp and overly soft. You want them to still have a bright green color and a bite. Test for doneness by sticking a fork in them and if it goes through easily they are done.

Heat. For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes before baking.

Add cheese. If you want to go full bagel, feel free to spread some soft cheese over your asparagus, you can use cream cheese or my favorite – Boursin.

What to serve with Everything Bagel Seasoning Asparagus

I love eating these asparagus alongside, The Best Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks, The Best Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs,  Air Fryer Tri Tip Steak, The Best Garlic Baked Pork Tenderloin, The Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Garlic Butter Baked Turkey Tenderloin and Sweet Potatoes.
If you love these you will also love, The Best Easy Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe, The Best Air Fried Mushrooms, Easy Candied Yams,  Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots, Easy Garlic Butter Texas Toast, Roasted Acorn Squash.

Check out some of our recent main dishes we love to serve this with:

Best Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Easy Baked Spaghetti Pie

Birria Tacos

Beef and Tahini Salad

Easy Baked Greek Chicken Thighs

Avgolemono Salmon

Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

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Everything Bagel Asparagus FAQs

 Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. They will be softer when reheated but still tasty.

 I like to add leftover asparagus over a salad for a hearty lunch. Yum!

The asparagus is ready when it is tender-crisp and easily pierced with a fork, with lightly browned tips and edges.

Yes, trim or snap off the woody ends before cooking to ensure the asparagus is tender and pleasant to eat.

Absolutely! Parmesan cheese is a popular addition and can be sprinkled over the asparagus during the last few minutes of baking.

Yes. Cook the seasoned asparagus in a preheated air fryer at 375°F–400°F for about 6–8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears.

Arrange the spears in a single layer on the baking sheet and avoid overcrowding, which can cause the asparagus to steam instead of roast.