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Air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus on a white serving plate.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Crispy bacon meets tender asparagus in our easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe. Sweet and savory perfection in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus spears about 16 spears
  • 1 Tablespoon oil such as avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar

Instructions
 

How to Air Fry Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

  • Begin by preparing the asparagus spears. Rinse them, pat them dry, and trim off any tough ends.
    1 pound asparagus spears
  • In a bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus spears with your choice of oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Ensure they are evenly coated.
    1 Tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Next, separate the asparagus stalks into individual bundles. Take a strip of bacon and wrap it around each bundle. Sprinkle a touch of light brown sugar over each slice of bacon.
    8 strips bacon, 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
  • Place the asparagus bunches in a single layer within your air fryer basket. Make sure none of the bundles overlap, and leave a bit of space between each one so the air can circulate properly.
  • Cook bacon wrapped asparagus at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the bacon reaches your desired level of crispiness. If needed, air fry bacon wrapped asparagus in batches to ensure even cooking. Never overcrowd your air fryer.

Using a Countertop Air Fryer Oven

  • If you have an air fryer model with a tray, follow these instructions:
  • Rinse, dry, and trim your asparagus spears.
  • Toss the trimmed asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper, so all spears are well-coated.
  • Separate the asparagus into individual bundles. Take a strip of bacon and wrap it around each bundle. Sprinkle the bacon with brown sugar.
  • Preheat your air fryer oven to 350°F on the air fryer setting.
  • Once preheated, place the asparagus bundles in a single layer on the air fryer tray. Set the tray on the middle oven rack.
  • Air fry bacon wrapped asparagus at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until the bacon is crisp to your liking. Cook in batches as needed; do not overcrowd your air fryer.
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Notes

  • Leave space in the air fryer for proper circulation. Avoid overlapping bundles.
  • Choose moderately thick asparagus for best results.
  • Use thick-cut bacon with thick asparagus spears.
  • Thaw frozen asparagus before using; frozen spears won't work.
  • Trim asparagus by snapping off woody ends a few inches from the stem. Discard woody parts.
  • Wrap most of the asparagus in bacon, leaving ends exposed for even cooking and flavor.
  • Thinner bacon cooks faster, so if you use it, also use thinner asparagus and reduce cook time.
  • Cooking times may vary by air fryer brand, so use the provided time and temp as a reference; adjust as needed.
  • If cooking in batches, check remaining batches early; they may cook faster.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (2 spears)Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg