Traeger Asparagus

An overview shot of grilled asparagus spears topped with grilled lemon, parmesean cheese, and cracked black pepper.

This Traeger Grilled Asparagus is such a simple side dish that is packed with flavor. These asparagus spears are smoked to perfection on a pellet grill and then topped with lemon zest, shaved parmesan cheese, and fresh cracked black pepper. This dish will become a favorite for everyone!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 100kcal

Author Emilee Mason

Equipment

Traeger or other pellet grill

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus
1 ½ tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
½ large lemon juiced
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
salt and pepper to taste

For Serving

2 tsp lemon zest
¼ cup parmesan cheese shaved
fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the traeger (or other pellet grill) to 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. 
Trim the woody ends from the bunch of asparagus then rinse and pat dry. Place asparagus spears in a large shallow bowl and drizzle with the oil and lemon juice. Use your hands to massage the oil into the asparagus. 
Sprinkle the asparagus with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper and then mix with your hands to make sure they’re well coated.
Place the asparagus directly on the grill grates in a single layer. Allow the asparagus to cook for 25-35 minutes (depending on how crisp you like your veggies) until done to your liking!
Use tongs to toss the asparagus once or twice during the smoking and cooking process.
Remove the asparagus spears from the grill and top with a squeeze of lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

Ingredient Notes

Fresh asparagus - I recommend using thick asparagus stalks to prevent them from falling through the grill grates or overcooking too quickly. If your asparagus is on the skinny side, you can use a grill basket or foil packet or boat and adjust the cooking time as needed.

Cooking Notes

Charcoal Grill - Preheat the grill according to the manufacturers directions and grill or smoke the asparagus over medium high heat until the asparagus is bright green or crispy to your liking.
Any flavor of wood chips work well with this recipe. Hickory gives the asparagus the most classic smokey flavor, while apple, cherry, and maple will give the veggies a more mild and slightly sweet flavor.

Storage Notes

This asparagus recipes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I recommend reheating it (without the parmesan) by brushing it with a little olive oil and placing it back on the traeger over medium heat until warmed. Top the warmed asparagus with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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