Grilled Asparagus in Foil

If you are looking for an easy grilled side dish, Grilled Asparagus in Foil is our go-to recipe. We love Asparagus but cooking it on the grill has become our favorite of way eating it.

You may also love these Grilled Carrots in Foil, Blackstone Asparagus, Grilled Parmesan Asparagus or Smoked Asparagus.

How Do you Trim Asparagus?

When preparing thick Asparagus Stalks for grilling it is important to cut off the woody ends that are tough. To figure out where to cut, gently bend the asparagus. Where the asparagus bends is the start of the tender part.

I then line the large piece of asparagus up on a cutting board and cut with a sharp knife. This allows you trim the tough part off the stem.

Wash the asparagus thoroughly and place in the foil.

Ingredients 

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Variations Ideas

• Season with Different Spices – Season with Italian Seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, or lemon pepper. Grilled Asparagus is also great with some fresh herbs such as basil or dill.
• Top with Butter – Instead of using olive oil, slice some unsalted butter or toss the asparagus with melted butter.
• Add in other vegetables – Add in some sliced zucchini, red peppers, squash and red onions. The combination of these fresh ingredients turns out to be an amazing grilled vegetable packet.
• Change the Flavoring – We love to squeeze lemon, but I love to drizzle the asparagus with balsamic vinegar and top with slice almonds or bacon bits.
• Add some cheese – As soon as your remove the asparagus from grill, open the packet and sprinkle some mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese for an amazing cheesy side dish.
• Add Bacon – Top with crumbled bacon for delicious flavorings.

How to Grill Asparagus in Foil

• Step 1 – Prepare your Grill – Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F.
• Step 2 – Prepare the Asparagus Spears – Clean and cut the ends of the fresh asparagus.
• Step 3 – Place in Foil – Place them on the center of a piece of foil.

• Step 4 – Season Asparagus – Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus and season them with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Step 5 – Close Foil – Fold the aluminum foil into a foil pack around the asparagus.

• Step 6 – Cook Asparagus – Place the foil packet on direct heat on the grill grate. Close the lid on the grill. Cook for 5-8 minutes on each side on direct flames. Carefully open the foil packet and make sure that the asparagus is done.
• Step 7 – Remove Asparagus – Remove from the grill, squeeze with lemon juice and lemon zest from the lemon and serve. 

Do you Wash Asparagus Before Grilling?

Yes, it is important to wash your asparagus before grilling. Rinse asparagus with cold water removing dirt. We wash the asparagus before grilling and not before.

After washing them it is ready to be trimmed to prepare for grilling.

How Long to Grill Asparagus?

When grilling your asparagus, make sure to not grill to long or it can become soggy. We grill our asparagus about 5 minutes on each side. The range of 5- 8 minutes cooks the asparagus perfectly.

Asparagus that is grilled to the point that is soft but still has a little crunch is perfectly grilled. It may take up to 15 minutes to grill your asparagus. It will depend how big your asparagus is.

Why is my Grilled Asparagus Soggy?

Grilled Asparagus gets soggy when it is cooked to long. Because asparagus doesn’t take that long to cook, you will need to watch it closely. It is a good idea to take it off the grill around the 5 minute mark and check it.

You want your asparagus to have a crisp, tender bite.