If you're looking for a delicious and elegant looking side dish, give air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus a try. Wrapping the asparagus in bacon adds extra flavor and richness, while the air fryer ensures that it comes out crispy and cooked through.
This is a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love. For more easy appetizers see our Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls, Cherry Tomato Bruschetta, and Savory Puff Pastry Tarts.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
The air fryer is a popular kitchen appliance that cooks food by circulating hot air around it. This makes the food crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Air fryers are perfect for cooking bacon wrapped asparagus because the bacon gets crispy while the asparagus remains tender. In this recipe, you will learn how to make air fried bacon wrapped asparagus. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
This recipe for air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus is simple to follow and can be made in just a few minutes. Plus, it's perfect for any occasion – from a casual get-together with friends to a more formal dinner party. Add a squeeze of lemon or some fresh grated Parmesan cheese for an extra flavor burst!
- Fresh Asparagus, trimmed and washed
- Bacon, Applewood
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Cracked pepper
- Salt
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Air Fry Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
This recipe for air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus is simple to follow and can be made in just a few minutes. Plus, it's perfect for any occasion – from a casual get-together with friends to a more formal dinner party.
Step 1. Prepare the Asparagus
Rinse off the asparagus and trim the woody ends off each asparagus spear. Cut to fit the air fryer basket. Pat the asparagus dry with paper towels.
Place the asparagus spears in a medium sized bowl and drizzle with some olive oil. Sprinkle some salt, garlic powder, and cracked pepper on them. Toss the asparagus spears so that they are all coated with olive oil and seasoning.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 2. Wrap the Asparagus into Bundles
Divide the spears into groups of three spears. There should be enough for 6 to 8 bundles. Take a strip of bacon and wrap it around each bundle. Repeat for each bundle. Sprinkle some fresh ground pepper on them.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 3. Place Bundles into the Air Fryer
Place the asparagus bundles in your air fryer. You can lay them directly in the basket, or for easier clean up, use a small pan that fits the air fryer basket. I use a small round rack to lift the small pan up so the circulating air still gets underneath. This method eliminates having to clean the entire basket.
Don't crowd the bundles in the air fryer basket. You will need to cook in two batches.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 4. Air Fry and Serve
Air Fry at 350 F for 10 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked to how crisp you like it. Depending on your air fryer and bacon thickness, the time could be more or less, so check on the first batch after 8 minutes. You can also turn the bundles to even out the browning.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this delicious bacon wrapped asparagus as an appetizer or a side dish with your Holiday meal. We have some additional Holiday recipes that would be perfect for completing your Holiday menu also.
For more game day finger foods or Holiday appetizers and entree's, see our Pinwheel Sandwiches, Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, Bonchon Soy Garlic Chicken Wings, Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings , and Buttermilk Ranch Air Fried Potato Wedges.
Substitutions
You can use Prosciutto instead of bacon if you really want to get fancy!
Variations
Turkey Bacon is a leaner alternative to regular bacon. If you decide to turkey bacon wrapped asparagus, be sure to brush the bacon bundles with a light amount of olive oil. Turkey bacon has so little fat that it can dry out very quickly. The light brush of olive oil prevents that. Follow the same recipe directions otherwise. Other variations are:
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken - Use boneless chicken tenders and wrap thin sliced bacon around the strips. Brush with olive oil and season with your favorite seasoning. Air fry at 400 F for 8 minutes.
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Skewer 4 large shrimps that are de-veined. Wrap thin sliced bacon around them on the skewer. Set in the air fryer at 350 for 6 minutes.
- Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops - Wrap large sea scallops with strips of bacon around the circumference. Season with Old Bay seasoning and air fry at 350 F for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates - Stuff Mejool dates with a sweetened cream cheese mixture. Wrap with thin sliced bacon, and air fry for 6 minutes.
Equipment
A nice size air fryer will let you make this recipe in two batches. I can recommend the following.
Storage
Wrap up any leftover air fried asparagus bundles and set them in the refrigerator. You can reheat them in the air fryer on a lower setting and wrapped in aluminum foil.
Tips for Success
- Don't just snap the asparagus where the hard wood gets tender. Cut them to fit the air fryer basket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, cover in a freezer safe container. To reheat, wrap in foil and place in the air fryer for 5 minutes.
Yes, try cutting zucchini or yellow squash in long, 1" thick strips, the length of the squash. Wrap with the bacon and air fry.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Rinse off the asparagus and trim the woody ends off each asparagus spear. Cut to fit the air fryer basket. Pat the asparagus dry with paper towels.
- Place the asparagus spears in a medium sized bowl and drizzle with some olive oil. Sprinkle some salt, garlic powder, and cracked pepper on them. Toss the asparagus spears so that they are all coated with olive oil and seasoning.1 lb fresh asparagus, 2 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- Divide the spears into groups of three spears. There should be enough for 6 to 8 bundles. Take a strip of bacon and wrap it around each bundle. Repeat for each bundle. Sprinkle some fresh ground pepper on them.8 slices bacon
- lace the asparagus bundles in your air fryer. You can lay them directly in the basket, or for easier clean up, use a small pan that fits the air fryer basket. Don't crowd the bundles in the air fryer basket. You will need to cook in two batches.
- Air Fry at 350 F for 10 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked to how crisp you like it. Depending on your air fryer and bacon thickness, the time could be more or less, so check on the first batch after 8 minutes. You can also turn the bundles to even out the browning.
Notes
- Don't just snap the asparagus where the hard wood gets tender. Cut them to fit the air fryer basket.
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