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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

This Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a quick and easy recipe that takes 10 minutes. This is a great appetizer or side dish for any meal you are looking to add vegetables to!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer bacon asparagus, air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus, bacon wrapped asparagus air fryer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 84kcal
Author Brandi Crawford

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wrap the bacon around the asparagus stalks. I like to take 3 stalks of asparagus and wrap 1 slice of bacon around each group.
  • Season the asparagus on both sides with the spices.
  • Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 7-12 minutes at 370 degrees. Flip halfway through.
    See notes for tips on cook time.
  • Cool before serving.

Notes

  • I love to add additional spices like lemon pepper or ranch seasoning for additional zest and flavor.
  • If you have trouble getting the spices to adhere you can spray the asparagus with olive oil or season it after it's cooked, prior to serving.
  • If you are starting with frozen asparagus, air fry it alone without bacon, for 3-4 minutes. Remove it, wrap the bacon, and proceed with the recipe instructions.
  • You will need to cook the wrapped asparagus for 7-12 minutes. Total cook time will vary based on the texture you are looking for. I tend to cook these for around 11-12 minutes. This results in bacon that is somewhat crispy, but it isn't all of the way crunchy. The asparagus has a crunch to it, but it isn't crispy or soft and mushy.
  • If you want really crispy bacon and asparagus that isn’t overcooked, I recommend you cook the bacon alone in the air fryer initially for around 3-4 minutes at 370 degrees. From there, wrap the bacon around the asparagus and cook it at 370 degrees for 5-8 minutes or until it reaches your desired texture.
  • The longer you cook the bacon-wrapped asparagus the more crunchy the bacon will be, but you also risk overcooking the asparagus. Some people like that texture of asparagus! If that’s your preference then you can air fry it for however long it takes to get crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 3stalks | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g