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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in just 15 minutes! This recipe has only 4 ingredients and is super simple to make. Tender asparagus is wrapped in crispy bacon, with a dash of salt and pepper! It makes a quick and easy side, appetizer, or brunch dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: air fryer asparagus recipes, air fryer vegetable recipes, bacon wrapped asparagus, bacon wrapped recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 45kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs asparagus spears
  • 10 slices bacon
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • olive oil optional

Instructions

  • Wash, dry and trim ½ to 1 inch off of the asparagus ends.
  • Preheat the air fryer (if your model requires doing so) to 400°F (204°C).
  • Group the asparagus spears into bundles of 4 or 5. If using olive oil, rub the spears with a little oil. Wrap each asparagus bundle with 1 slice of bacon, leaving the bacon ends underneath the bundle so they are secure (and there is no need for a toothpick). You may not use all of the bacon.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in the air fryer basket or on the tray with space between each bundle (do not let them touch). Air fry for 6 to 10 minutes, depending on how crispy you like the bacon. Flip half way through (if desired, but not required).
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Prep: to prepare fresh asparagus spears for cooking, rinse them under cool running water. Then snap about ½ to 1 inch of the ends off, where the asparagus begins to turn to white or gray. There is no need to use a knife– asparagus spears easily break when bent.
Store: keeps well in the fridge for about 3 days. The bacon will become less crispy when storing. When reheating you will not get the exact same crispy bacon as you did directly out of the air fryer.
Reheat: put in the toaster or air fryer for 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, put on a baking sheet and warm in the oven. A microwave is not recommended.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1143IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg