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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Roasted Parmesan and Panko Crusted Asparagus

    First Published: January 4, 2022 . Last Modified: January 4, 2025 lisa8 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    Roasted parmesan and panko crusted asparagus takes fresh roasted asparagus to a whole new level. Asparagus with panko (bread crumbs) is crispy, golden and healthy to boot! Parmesan crusted asparagus fries cook fast so they are perfect for a snack or easy side dish.

    Parmesan crusted asparagus on a plate with a bowl of roasted meat in the background.

    One of the things I love about early spring is asparagus. You know the weather is getting nicer when all the stores and markets are loaded up with this green vegetable. It is plentiful in the fall too but to me asparagus signals that winter is over.

    I tend to either roast or grill asparagus. It is so easy to make and so delicious. A few times, I have been in a restaurant where they had fried asparagus on their appetizer menu.  I think that was the key to getting my husband and daughter to try this vegetable. Since I rarely fry anything at home, I thought I'd try coating some asparagus with Panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese to give it that same restaurant effect.  There was no splattering grease and plenty of calories were spared.  In fact, I had a big plateful as my dinner one night. I also think it would be great for lunch topped with a poached or fried egg.

    Or make this as an appetizer and serve some marinara sauce on the side.  Any way it's served, I think it's really good!

    Fresh asparagus spears on a platter.

    Ingredients Needed

    • Asparagus – Wash the asparagus and break off or trim the woody ends. Avoid any asparagus with mushy heads.
    • Olive Oil – You can use any light, neutral oil.
    • Panko Bread Crumbs – These Japanese-style bread crumbs are made from coarse bread and have a lot of crunch.
    • Parmesan Cheese – This hard, dry cheese adds a salty, creamy flavor to the roasted asparagus.
    • Garlic Salt – You can also use garlic powder and salt if you prefer to have more control over the amount of salt in the dish.
    • Black Pepper – Black pepper adds depth and spice to the asparagus.

    Steps To Making Parmesan Crusted Asparagus

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    2. Coat the asparagus with the olive oil.
    3. In a small bowl, mix together the Panko, cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.
    4. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the crumb mixture.
    5. Cook for 12 to 18 minutes depending how done you would like the asparagus and how thick the asparagus is.
    roasting pan with asparagus on it

    Temperature/ Roasting Time

    This asparagus is roasted at 400 degrees and can take anywhere from 12 to 18 minutes. Please don't judge me by how long I cook my asparagus. My family likes it well done but that is probably not the norm.  If you like it more firm, just roast it for a few less minutes. I also like to turn the broiler on for the last minute or two of cooking so that the top is golden brown.  

    Parmesan crusted asparagus with panko (bread crumbs) on a serving tray.

    Serve this Side Dish with:

    • Air Fryer BBQ Shrimp
    • Crockpot Italian Porchetta Roast
    • The Easiest Low Country Boil 
    • Pan Seared Scallops with Brown Butter Beer Sauce
    • Grilled Prime Rib Roast
    • Air Fryer Lamb Chops
    • Lemon Butter Air Fryer Scallops

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    • Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Spicy Ranch Sauce
    • Shrimp Linguini with Asparagus - One Pan Recipe
    • Roasted Asparagus With Eggs
    • Asparagus Bacon Goat Cheese Pizza from Delicious on a Dime
    Asparagus with panko on a plate pinterest image.

    If you like this Asparagus with Panko (bread crumbs) recipe, please leave a 5-star rating.

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    Roasted Asparagus with Panko Parmesan

    An easy way to make asparagus.
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 4 to 6
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Jersey Girl Cooks (Lisa Grant)

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds asparagus cleaned
    • 1 TBS olive oil
    • ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Coat the asparagus with the olive oil.
    • In a small bowl, mix together the Panko, cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.
    • Place the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the crumb mixture.
    • Cook for 12 to 18 minutes depending how done you would like the asparagus and how thick the asparagus is.

    Notes

    Thicker stalks of asparagus will take longer to cook. To make the crumbs extra crispy, I like to turn the broiler on the last few minutes of baking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1341IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg

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    Comments

    1. Ramona says

      March 29, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      I know this has got to be good!

      Reply
    2. Baker Street says

      March 29, 2012 at 10:39 pm

      I like my asparagus well cooked too! The seasoning in this recipe is just right and its so simple to put together. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Lynda says

      March 29, 2012 at 11:40 pm

      My goodness, this looks delicious! We've been enjoying asparagus too, but I've never tried it this way. That must change!

      Reply
    4. Katerina says

      March 30, 2012 at 6:34 am

      These look really crunchy and tasty! Now that they are in season this is a great way to enjoy them!

      Reply
    5. Kate says

      March 30, 2012 at 11:18 am

      In general I don't like asparagus, but maybe I should try it fried.

      Reply
    6. Rachel @ Bakerita says

      April 03, 2012 at 1:24 pm

      This looks amazing! With a squeeze of lemon...I'd be in heaven!

      Reply
    7. Janice Summerlin says

      August 21, 2024 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! Looking forward to trying it!

      Reply
      • lisa says

        October 07, 2024 at 2:05 pm

        Janice,
        Enjoy!!
        Lisa

        Reply

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