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    Home » Side Dish Recipes

    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    Published: Oct 26, 2022 Last updated: Mar 13, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Bundles of asparagus spears are wrapped in a slice of thick cut bacon and cooked in the air fryer. These Bacon wrapped asparagus bundles have tender spears with crispy bacon that is an explosion of flavor and texture!
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    If you are looking for the perfect side dish, on the keto diet, then this quick and easy recipe for Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is exactly what you are looking for. Salty bacon is wrapped around fresh asparagus for a delicious recipe that is perfect for your next dinner party.

    Bundles of bacon wrapped asparagus on a white plate.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • ♨️ Oven Method
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with...
    • 🏫 The last word
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    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Easy recipe: this recipe is an easy way for the whole family to enjoy a low carb, delicious side dish.

    Crispy bacon: the bacon lover these tender asparagus bundles are wrapped in a piece of bacon for a combination textures and flavors that will make this a family favorite!

    Fast cooking time: air fryer recipes saves time in the kitchen and makes the most perfect asparagus and crispy bacon fast!

    Freshly washed asparagus in a colendar.
    Look for fresh spears of asparagus with firm tips.

    🥘 Ingredients

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    Bacon: I used a thick cut slice of bacon but you can use your favorite kind of bacon. Just remember that different cuts of bacon will require different cook times.

    Asparagus spears: for best results, look for fresh stalks that are firm and medium sized. Super thin stalks will over cook and thicker stalks (finger sized) will require a longer cooking time.

    Everything bagel seasoning: I opted to top mine with this seasoning, but you can use whatever toppings you like.

    A pair of hands snapping an asparagus spear in half.
    Hold the asparagus spear in both hands and bend. It will naturally break where the woody part ends!

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Tightly wrap bacon strips around asparagus spears. Use one strip for 6 spears.
    2. Place bundles of asparagus in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer with the end piece of bacon down leaving enough space between bundles to allow hot air to flow around the bundles.
    3. Sprinkle top of bacon with everything bagel seasoning and place in air fryer. Cook for 15 minutes, or until asparagus is cooked through and bacon is crispy.
    4. Remove asparagus bundles from the air fryer and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess bacon grease.

    🥄 Equipment

    Air fryer: You will be able to make approximately 5 bundles of bacon in a basket air fryer. If making these for a larger dinner party, I recommend a larger air fryer with trays or use the oven method (instructions below).

    Toothpicks (optional): use a wooden toothpick if needed to secure the bacon

    Asparagus wrapped in bacon on an air fryer tray.
    Place the on the air fryer rack with the end where bacon wrap ends down, leaving space between each bundle to allow hot air flow.

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: this recipe is best eaten fresh but if there are leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge no longer than 2 days.

    Reheat: to reheat, place asparagus bundles in the air fryer on reheat setting (350 degrees) for 5 minutes, or until warmed through and bacon has crisped back up.

    How to use leftovers: rather than reheating, try chopping the asparagus with the bacon pieces and add to an omelette for breakfast the next morning!

    📖 Variations

    • Use turkey bacon for healthier alternative.
    • Substitute topping with brown sugar, a sprinkle of black pepper, and/or parmesan cheese the last 1-½ minutes of cook time for a sweet and salty combination of flavors.
    • Sprinkle the top with garlic powder and onion powder instead of everything bagel seasoning.
    Air fryer rack with asparagus bundles.
    I seasoned with everything bagel, but you can use your own favorite flavors here!

    💭 Tips

    To trim asparagus stalks: wash and snap the woody ends (see image) off by holding the asparagus spear in both hands and bending it. The spear will naturally snap at the top of the woody part of the spear and right before the tender part. Toss the woody ends of the asparagus in the trash or compost.

    Even bacon crisping: Turn asparagus bundles over halfway through cooking time to ensure even crisping of the bacon.

    Meal prep: bundles can be prepped a day ahead or the morning of and stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container until ready to cook .

    ♨️ Oven Method

    If you don't own an air fryer, these bundles can be made and baked in the oven. Place bundles on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes, until asparagus is tender and bacon is crisp.

    📚 Related Recipes

    This Air Fryer Asparagus recipe is another quick and easy side dish made with my favorite vegetable!

    Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Brown Butter is easy enough for any weeknight meal and special enough for special occasions.

    I love to serve this Asparagus Tart for weekend brunch.

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    🍽 Serve with...

    Serve as a side dish to your main meal or the make a perfect snack for those on the keto diet.

    🏫 The last word

    Yield: I used a bundle of medium-sized asparagus spears and used 6 spears per bundle, for a total of 5 bacon wrapped bundles, one bundle is one serving.


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    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Bundles of asparagus spears are wrapped in a slice of thick cut bacon and cooked in the air fryer. These Bacon wrapped asparagus bundles have tender spears with crispy bacon that is an explosion of flavor and texture!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Keto Side Dish, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 150 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bundle fresh asparagus
    • 5 slices thick cut bacon
    • everything bagel seasoning

    Instructions
     

    • Tightly wrap 1 bacon strip around 6 spears asparagus. Secure with toothpick (if using). Repeat with remaining bacon strips and asparagus.
    • Place bundles of asparagus in the air fryer basket or tray with the end piece of bacon down leaving enough space between bundles to allow hot air to flow around the bundles.
    • Sprinkle top of bacon with everything bagel seasoning and place in air fryer. Cook for 15 minutes, or until asparagus is cooked through and bacon is crispy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 0.004gSugar: 0.004gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.2mgNet Carbohydrates: 0.5g
    Keyword Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. shelley

      December 03, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      what do you set air fryer temp on? i did 400 and way overcooked.

      Reply
      • Shelby Law Ruttan

        December 04, 2022 at 6:23 am

        My air fryer automatically sets at 400 degrees. You didn't indicate if it was the asparagus or the bacon that over cooked. The thickness of the asparagus and bacon both will have an effect on how quickly the food cooks. I recommend reading the tips in the post regarding size and thickness of the food and as always, watch the food as it cooks as all air fryers/ovens are different.

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