Smoked asparagus is the unsung hero of backyard BBQs—tender-crisp, kissed with smoky flavor, and bursting with freshness.
It's an easy side dish that pairs beautifully with everything from steak and Smoked Chicken Tenders to fish and plant-based mains. Whether you're using a pellet grill, offset smoker, or electric smoker, this simple veggie side is about to become a staple.
The smoky flavor adds depth to the dish and can be complemented with additional seasonings or a drizzle of olive oil. Overall, smoked asparagus is a flavorful and healthy addition to any meal. You can also make this on a Ninja Foodie Out Door Grill!
I’m so happy it’s grilling and smoking season again! If you don’t have a smoker, don’t worry. I just recently got an electric Ninja Woodfire Grill. It's an outdoor grill/smoker/air fryer combo and I can not wait to test recipes with it!
If you love smoked vegetables check out my recipe for Traeger Smoked Potatoes in Foil or Smoked Corn on the Cob! Smoked Queso and smoked salsa is also great on a Traeger.
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Why You'll Love Smoked Asparagus
Smoky, earthy, and naturally flavorful
🕒 Ready in just 20–30 minutes
🔥 Easy to cook on the smoker alongside your main dish
🥗 Healthy, low in calories, and WW-friendly
🧂 Simple seasoning, big flavor
Ingredients for Smoked Asparagus
- 1 bunch of Fresh Asparagus - with the stems cut off
- Olive Oil - can also use melted butter
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
- Wood pellets of choice - I like to use Applewood for smoked asparagus
- See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitution Tips
- Swap olive oil with avocado oil, butter spray, or cooking spray to reduce WW points.
- Seasoning: Mix it up with Trader Joe's Bagel Seasoning Recipe, lemon pepper, Cajun seasoning, or a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Or even this Garlic Butter seasoning that I recently found at Aldi.
- Add crunch: Top with sliced almonds or panko breadcrumbs after smoking.
- Make it cheesy: Sprinkle light parmesan or fat-free feta before serving.
How to make Smoked Asparagus
Step 1: Set your smoker to 225 or 230
Step 2: Cut the ends off of the asparagus (where they easily snap off and toss them). Season the asparagus with salt, pepper, and drizzle olive oil on the stalks.
Step 3: Place the asparagus on a sheet of tinfoil and fold the sides of the tinfoil up to create a basket.
Step 4: Smoke at 230 for 1 hour or until soft. Turn every half hour.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve alongside Spicy Smoked Chicken Thighs - Ninja Foodi Grill, smoked chicken, Blackstone Steak Bites High Protein, or BBQ salmon
- Add to grain bowls, wraps, or this Mexican Macaroni Salad and Italian Pasta Salad
- Use leftovers in an omelet, frittata, or salad
Smoked Asparagus Recipe FAQs
Smoked asparagus takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hr at 225 degrees in a smoker. This vegetable doesn't take long to smoke at all!
You do not need to soak asparagus before placing them on a smoker.
Blanching asparagus prior to smoking is a step that isn't necessary at all! All you need is some olive oil, salt, and pepper to smoke asparagus.
Smoking asparagus can take a bit of time but if you're in a hurry just grill asparagus. Set the grill to medium-high heat. Season the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place them on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Traeger Smoked Asparagus
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 5 min 1 hr
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Vegetables
- Method: Smoke or Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
Smoked Asparagus - this Spring popular vegetable is full of flavor now with the help from your smoker!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch or pound of Fresh Asparagus
- 2 tsp of olive oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Wood pellets of choice (I used Applewood)
Instructions
- Set your smoker to 225 or 230
- Cut the ends off of the asparagus (where they easily snap off and toss them). Place the asparagus in a bowl and drizzle the asparagus with olive oil. Season them with the salt and pepper.
- Place the asparagus on a sheet of tinfoil and fold the sides of the tinfoil up to create a basket.
- Smoke at 230 for 1 hour or until soft. Turn every half hour.
Notes
My WW Personal Points: 1 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)
Always cut the white stalky stems off the bottom of the asparagus.
You do not need to blanch or soak the asparagus before placing them on a smoker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 43
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 148mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Jenna says
I never knew you could feed those to your dog! Thanks.
Bill says
Sounds good!! Will have to try this. BTW, don't throw those snapped or cut ends away. Freeze them and feed them to your dog, if you have one. It's a great healthy treat for them. We mix them with their food or feed them plain as snacks. They love it!