Together let’s discover how to cook frozen asparagus to perfection: air fryer, oven, stove, or grill—simple methods for delicious results!
- Why You Would Use Frozen Asparagus
- Asparagus Nutrition
- When to Use Frozen Asparagus
- How to Cook Frozen Asparagus in the Air Fryer
- How to Cook Frozen Asparagus in the Oven
- How to Cook Frozen Asparagus on the Stove
- How to Cook Asparagus on the Grill in Foil
- How Long Does Cooked Asparagus Last in the Fridge?
- Can You Freeze Cooked Asparagus?
- A Word From A Registered Dietitian
- Cooking Frozen Asparagus Key Takeaways
- Asparagus Recipes
- Resources
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Why You Would Use Frozen Asparagus
There are TONS of reasons to use frozen asparagus!
For one, it may be a cheaper option than fresh. Did you know frozen veggies are usually frozen within 24 hours of being harvested? This locks in their nutrition so you aren’t losing anything while it is in transport.
You may also opt for frozen asparagus as it is easier to keep on hand. You can keep some in the freezer and know you have access to a delicious veggie whenever the time calls.
Some other reasons to use frozen asparagus are: reducing food waste, accessibility, or even just convenience!
Asparagus Nutrition
Fresh and frozen asparagus has the same nutrition facts; 58g (or about 4 spears) has1:
14 Calories
2g Protein
0g Fat
2g Carbohydrates
This makes for a low-calorie, nutrient dense veggie option!
When to Use Frozen Asparagus
Use frozen asparagus if you don’t have fresh asparagus in your area this time of the year, if you want to keep some on hand at all times, or if you just prefer it!
I attempting to cook both blanched then frozen asparagus and fresh then frozen asparagus by air fryer, oven, stovetop, and on the grill in foil based on general recommendations.
Below, the asparagus on the left sides are the blanched then frozen spears and on the right sides are the fresh then frozen spears. This way, you can see the difference side-by-side!
How to Cook Frozen Asparagus in the Air Fryer
I cooked my frozen asparagus in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 to 5 minutes. The blanched then frozen asparagus (two spears on the left) was soft while the two spears on the right (fresh then frozen) were crispier and still able to hold their shape when held up.
How to Cook Frozen Asparagus in the Oven
I cooked my frozen asparagus in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 17 minutes. This took most of the turgor from the asparagus, making it soft.
How to Cook Frozen Asparagus on the Stove
I cooked my frozen asparagus on the stovetop in a drizzle of oil over medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes. This resulted in a bright spear with some color!
How to Cook Asparagus on the Grill in Foil
To preface, I don’t have a conventional grill. I have a Ninja Foodie 5-in-1 Grill (#apartmentvibes). I would highly recommend it if you also live in an apartment but love grilled foods!
I added my asparagus spears to some tin foil and grilled at 510 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
The asparagus cooked quickly and still got some awesome char even though it was wrapped up. Looks and taste are a bit difference. They both came out a bit chewy.
How Long Does Cooked Asparagus Last in the Fridge?
Cooked asparagus will last 3-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Be sure to allow it too completely cool before putting away. If you don’t moisture will condense on the container and make the asparagus go bad more quickly!
Can You Freeze Cooked Asparagus?
You can freeze cooked asparagus but, I wouldn’t recommend it. Cooking breaks down the asparagus and freezing will soften it a bit. So, when you go to warm it up after it has been cooked and frozen it will have a soft texture instead of the crisp consistency you would expect from asparagus.
A Word From A Registered Dietitian
Cooking Frozen Asparagus Key Takeaways
- There are many reasons to utilize frozen asparagus over a fresh version. Both are greatly nutritious!
- Asparagus is a low calorie, nutrient-dense vegetable option.
- My air fried asparagus was able to keep more of its more ‘stiffness’ of classic asparagus.
- The oven-baked asparagus took the longest to cook.
- The stovetop method allowed the asparagus to keep most of its bright color.
- My frozen asparagus cooked in foil on the grill came out a bit chewy.
Asparagus Recipes
After seeing how these different cooking variations turned out, here are a few tested recipes from other recipe developers!
If you are making a veggie side dish be sure to try some of my other veggie recipes:
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