This air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus recipe makes a great snack or side dish; it is quick and easy to make in the air fryer.
This air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is cooked to perfection using the air fryer and is totally satisfying. This asparagus recipe is low carb and the perfect keto snack. If you are a fan of bacon-wrapped vegetables, this air fryer bacon-wrapped brussels sprout recipe is a must to try.
How to prepare asparagus
- To remove any grit, rinse the asparagus spears under cool water.
- Trim the tougher end of the asparagus spears.
- Dry the asparagus between paper towels or kitchen towels
How to trim asparagus
Every spear is different, and some of the stalk parts may be longer or shorter on each piece. So here is how you can trim asparagus so easily.
Hold the asparagus by the tip in one hand and the end of the asparagus spear in the other hand. Gently bend the asparagus spear, and it will snap at exactly the spot where the tougher end meets the tender spear. Toss the tough part out and wrapped the tender with the bacon.
How to make air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus
Trim the asparagus: Trim the woody ends of the asparagus. (read above how to do it)
Wrapped the bacon: Cut the bacon slices lengthwise to make narrower strips. Wrap each bacon strip tightly around an asparagus stalk.
Air Fryer asparagus: Place the wrapped asparagus seam side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry to 370 F for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
PrintAir Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
This air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus recipe makes a great snack or side dish; it is quick and easy to make in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
- 18 stalks fresh Asparagus
- 9 slices uncured bacon
Instructions
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus.
- Cut the bacon slices lengthwise to make narrower strips. Wrap each bacon strip tightly around an asparagus stalk.
- Place the wrapped asparagus seam side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry to 370 F for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
Notes
- You can make as many as you like if you keep the ratio of 2 asparagus stalks for each slice of bacon. You can also make a bandle with one bacon slice.
- Use thinly sliced bacon. The thinner the bacon pieces are, the faster they’ll cook, getting crispy without overcooking the asparagus.
- Bring the bacon to room temperature, and the asparagus keep in the fridge before wrapping them.; This will help with making sure they cook correctly without over-cooking or undercooking one of them.
- Use a toothpick to secure the wrapped bacon if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days and reheat in the air fryer.
