Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon wrapped asparagus air fryer, bacon wrapped asparagus in air fryer

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

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

Using kitchen shears makes this process easier.

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.

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