Roasted asparagus with lemon wedges
The Mistake That's Causing Soggy Roasted Asparagus

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By ASPEN OBLEWSKI

Bundles of asparagus at the market
As Dan Whalen — chef, cookbook author, and founder of The Food in My Beard — told Chowhound, buying “the thickest asparagus you can find” can help you avoid soggy asparagus.
Asparagus being boiled
“I find that thin asparagus is always overcooked by the time it gets cooked at all," he added. Whalen also opts to grill or broil asparagus for that mouth-watering charred look.
Roasted asparagus on a pan
Since asparagus easily turns too soft, Whalen suggests cooking it for a few minutes. To find out if your asparagus is done, simply take a bite and test it out yourself.