Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is an easy side dish that can be made ahead of time. Tender bundles of asparagus are wrapped in smoky bacon and roasted to perfection.

This side dish is one of our favorite asparagus recipes and is great next to almost any meal.

A Favorite Bacon Wrapped Side

Bacon-wrapped vegetables are so tasty; what doesn’t go with bacon?They’re elegant and easy, and the combination of asparagus and bacon is a favorite!These asparagus bundles can be made up to 48 hours ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.Turn it into an appetizer by individually wrapping asparagus spears.Just like Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans, the asparagus is roasted until tender and the bacon is nice and crisp.

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

ASPARAGUS – Look for deep green stalks of asparagus with a tinge of green or purple at the tips. Select bunches that are uniform in size and color for easier prep and cooking.

I prefer thicker asparagus stalks for roasting but for more tender asparagus, choose thinner stalks (as they cook faster). Season the asparagus stalks with salt and black pepper before wrapping.

BACON – I use regular cut bacon for this recipe. For thick cut bacon, choose thicker spears. Bacon can be swapped for prosciutto (prosciutto doesn’t need to be pre-cooked).

Bacon slices are partially cooked in the air fryer or on the stove. Pre-cooking the bacon a bit makes sure it gets nice and crisp when it roasts without overcooking the asparagus.

Variations

Sprinkle the bundles with a little parmesan cheese and garlic or sweeten the bacon with brown sugar, maple syrup or honey. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or a little bit of sriracha.

Short on Time?

Purchase pre-cooked bacon to save the step of pre-cooking the bacon.

If using precooked, be sure to select thinner asparagus spears so they cook through.

How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Wash & trim asparagus. Drizzle with oil and season per the recipe below.Partially cook bacon in a skillet or in the air fryer (3-4 minutes).Wrap each bacon strip around small bundles of asparagus and secure with a toothpick.Roast until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.

Tips for an Easy Side

Place the prepped asparagus spears on a rimmed baking sheet with oil and seasonings and toss to combine. Not only is the asparagus being seasoned, but the pan is being greased at the same time!Wrap the asparagus with a piece of bacon right on the pan so there is only one dish to wash!You can cook this on a wire rack but I don’t find it makes much of a difference for the extra effort of washing it. Parchment paper will save on clean up.For smaller spears, cook them for about 15 minutes, larger spears take about 20 minutes.If the bacon is not crisped enough when the asparagus is tender, broil for a few minutes before serving.

Got Bacon?

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops – elegant but easyBacon-Wrapped Chicken – Family favorite!Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles – use fresh or frozen beansBacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts – sweet, salty & savoryBacon-Wrapped Shrimp – ready in 20 minutes

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How to Prepare Asparagus

To prepare the asparagus, gently hold each end of the stalk and bend it. The woody ends of the asparagus will naturally snap off and can be discarded.Rinse the asparagus well, but don’t let it soak in water.Pat dry after rinsing, if it is wet it will steam instead of roast.