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This air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus is an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in a flash! Perfectly grilled and tender, this bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryer is so tasty, and as a bonus, it’s super easy to meal prep.
Fresh asparagus season is my favorite vegetable season! I mean, peep all of my tasty asparagus recipes!
But knowing you can elevate the incredible taste of asparagus by wrapping it in bacon (AKA the candy bar of meats) and cooking it in the air fryer… well, that’s just icing on the cake.
I prefer my asparagus REALLY crispy. If you like it more al dente, lower the cooking temp to 380˚F.
PRO TIPS/RECIPE NOTES
- The bacon is easier to cut if you use a set of kitchen shears.
- Don’t be aggressive with spritzing the olive oil on the stalks. Over time, I’ve discovered that too much olive oil = mushy asparagus. I use my Misto to get even coverage.
- If you use thick-cut bacon, the cooking time might need to be increased.
- Fatter asparagus spears may need an additional 1-3 minutes of cooking time.
Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus {~1 bunch}
- 1 tsp olive oil spray
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 slices bacon {cut vertically in half}
Instructions
- Rinse asparagus, pat dry, and trim woody ends.1 lb asparagus
- Preheat air fryer for 3 minutes at 390˚F.
- Lightly spray the asparagus with olive oil cooking spray. Sprinkle garlic powder over the asparagus.1 tsp olive oil spray, 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Cut bacon down the middle to create two long strips from each piece.2 slices bacon
- Separate the asparagus into 4-5 small bundles.
- Wrap 1 thin strip of bacon around the bundles. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Brush oil on the hot air fryer basket or use air fryer parchment. Place asparagus bundles in the hot basket without allowing them to touch.
- Cook bundles at 390˚F for 7 minutes.
- Flip and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is cooked and bacon is crispy.
Notes
- If you prefer your asparagus more al dente, lower the cooking temp to 380˚F.
- If you use thick-cut bacon, the cooking time might need to be increased.
- Fatter asparagus spears may need an additional 1-3 minutes of cooking time.
- No air fryer? Place wrapped bundles on a baking sheet and bake at 400˚F for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
