These bacon wrapped asparagus bundles are baked in the oven. It's the perfect appetizer or side dish that's sure to impress at any party. This asparagus recipe has the ideal combination of salty, tender, and crispy in one bite. Plus, who doesn't love a fun party recipe that's ready in under 30 minutes with less than 10 minutes of prep?
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon asparagus
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Ioana Borcea from LowCarbSpark.com
Equipment
Air Fryer
Ingredients
24stalksAsparagus ~1 pound, ends trimmed
1tbspextra-virgin olive oil
1/2tspblack pepper
8strips center-cut bacon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C and grease and place the asparagus spears.
Drizzle with olive oil and generously sprinkle with pepper. Use your hands and toss well to coat.
Get 2-3 asparagus spears and wrap them tightly with a piece of bacon. Overlap the starting end to secure it. Place season side down on the baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the baking is crispy and the asparagus is fork-tender. You can broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
You can line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easier clean-up.