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My bacon wrapped asparagus is a must-try side dish or appetizer that's ready in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients in the oven or air fryer! Serve it with an elegant meal for special occasions, or as part of your weeknight dinner routine.
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- Why You'll Love Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients
- How to Air Fry Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Expert Tips for Air Frying Asparagus in Bacon
- Alternate Cooking Methods
- Storing and Reheating Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- FAQ
- Isabel's Air Fryer
- What to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Reviews
Why You'll Love Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
It's fast
You can make bacon-wrapped asparagus in the air fryer or oven in 30 minutes or less, making it a great choice for a last-minute side dish or appetizer.
It pairs well with everything
Bacon-wrapped asparagus is a versatile dish you can enjoy with everything from steak and fish to chicken and pork. You can serve it for an average weeknight dinner, or for special occasions such as the holidays!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients
- Asparagus: You will need fresh, trimmed asparagus spears. I recommend trimming the woody ends of your asparagus bundles using a knife or kitchen scissors, and not snapping the asparagus, which can remove some of the edible portion of the stalk. Thicker stalks will take longer to cook than thinner stalks.
- Bacon: I'm using thick-cut bacon for my bacon wrapped asparagus recipe, not regular cut bacon. If you're using thinner bacon, keep in mind that it will take less cook time, so you'll have to watch that the bacon doesn't burn.
- Olive Oil: I recommend using light olive oil for air frying because it has a higher smoke point.
- Parmesan: A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds so much complementary flavor to this simple dish!
- Seasoning: The veggie seasoning I'm using is a mix of garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add a Little Sweetness
If you like a little sweetness with your bacon wrapped asparagus, try adding a bit of maple syrup. Maple pairs well with bacon, and it will taste even more delicious with crispy asparagus stalks.
How to Air Fry Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Season Asparagus
Trim asparagus, then add it to a shallow bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until the asparagus spears are evenly coated.
Wrap Asparagus in Bacon
Make bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles using 3-4 pieces of asparagus to wrap with a slice of bacon. This should make 6-8 bundles of bacon-wrapped asparagus.
Add Asparagus Bundles to Air Fryer
Place the asparagus bundles in your air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray. Do not overcrowd your air fryer; you may need to air fry in batches!
Air Fry Asparagus
Air fry at 360°F for 25-30 minutes, until the bacon is cooked to your liking and the asparagus is fork-tender. Once ready, remove from the air fryer and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Expert Tips for Air Frying Asparagus in Bacon
- Be sure not to overcrowd your air fryer. If you do, your bacon-wrapped asparagus will not cook properly. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Light olive oil has a higher smoke point than extra virgin olive oil, so I recommend you use it. But, you can also use avocado oil.
- I recommend trimming asparagus with a knife and avoiding snapping it. Snapping the stalks can remove edible parts, too! You will get more out of your asparagus by slicing off the woody ends instead.
- Remember that using thinner cut bacon will change the cooking time. Keep an eye on the asparagus bundles if your bacon is not thick-cut.
Alternate Cooking Methods
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on the Grill
- Assemble the asparagus bundles as seen above, making sure to brush them with oil. Tuck the bacon into itself or use toothpicks to secure it; it will fall apart more easily on the grill.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, or about 425°F.
- Place the asparagus bundles directly on the grill and let grill without moving them for 4 minutes per side, or until the bacon is crisp and the asparagus tender. Make sure to be careful for flareups, bacon drips a lot of fat!
- Remove once crispy and tender, and serve!
Grilled bacon wrapped asparagus has a truly unique and incredible flavor and crisp that no other cooking method can achieve, so I highly recommend it!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven
- Assemple the asparagus bundles as seen above, making sure to brush them with oil.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place an oven-safe rack on top.
- Place the asparagus bundles on the rack and bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake another 10 minutes.
- Set the oven to broil, and let the asparagus cook under the broiler for no more than 2-3 minutes.
- Remove, serve, and enjoy!
Cooking bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven means you can took a ton at once, perfect for large gatherings. However, it will take longer, so choose your cooking method accordingly.
Storing and Reheating Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Store leftover air fryer asparagus and bacon bundles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
FAQ
Yes, you can air fry asparagus by itself. Make sure not to overcrowd your air fryer. Season your asparagus after trimming it, then air fry for 8-10 minutes at 360 degrees F. Once your asparagus is fork-tender and crisp to your liking, remove and serve.
No, I would recommend thawing your asparagus overnight in the refrigerator first. Frozen asparagus won't turn out crispy in the air fryer.
Isabel's Air Fryer
It's amazing what you can cook with an air fryer! I love mine and highly recommend it. It even has a steaming function to re-hydrate stale bread!
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What to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
If you're looking for easy appetizer ideas, look no further! Bacon wrapped asparagus has everything you need. It's easy (and fun!) to assemble, pairs the ever-popular flavors of bacon and asparagus, and best yet, it looks gorgeous. This means asparagus wrapped in bacon fits in great at a potluck, party, or fancy dinner- it does it all!
Cooking asparagus is a specialty of mine; I love pan-frying, roasting, and air frying asparagus. I've even made asparagus fries. I just can't help it when asparagus season rolls around. There's nothing like asparagus to pack flavor and nutrition into every bite.
This bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is perfect for cooking in the air fryer for the easiest bacon asparagus ever, but I've also included tips on bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven or even bacon wrapped asparagus on the grill. There's no way to go wrong, so get cooking and enjoy!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6-8 strips bacon - thick-cut
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears - trimmed
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese - freshly grated
Instructions
- Add your asparagus to a shallow bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until the asparagus spears are evenly coated.1 Tablespoon olive oil,½ teaspoon garlic powder,½ teaspoon smoked paprika,¼ teaspoon salt,½ teaspoon black pepper,1 pound fresh asparagus spears
- Grab 3-4 asparagus spears and wrap with bacon. You should have about 6-8 bundles of bacon-wrapped asparagus.6-8 strips bacon
- Place the asparagus bundles in your air fryer basket/tray (do not overcrowd - this may need to be done in a few batches!) and air fryer at 360°F for 25-30 minutes, until the bacon is cooked to your liking and the asparagus is fork-tender.
- Remove from the air fryer and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
Notes
- Be sure not to overcrowd your air fryer. If you do, your bacon-wrapped asparagus will not cook properly. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Light olive oil has a higher smoke point than extra virgin olive oil, so I recommend you use it. But, you can also use avocado oil.
- I recommend trimming asparagus with a knife and avoiding snapping it. Snapping the stalks can remove edible parts, too! You will get more out of your asparagus by slicing off the woody ends instead.
- Remember that using thinner cut bacon will change the cooking time. Keep an eye on the asparagus bundles if your bacon is not thick-cut.
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