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
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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.
Recipe Tips:
- You can make as many as you like if you keep the ratio of 2 asparagus stalks for each slice of bacon.
- 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. The asparagus is kept in the fridge before wrapping them; This will help make sure they cook properly without overcooking or undercooking one of them.
- Use a toothpick to secure the wrapped bacon if needed.
How to store and reheat bacon wrapped asparagus
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
- To reheat, place the bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryer and reheat for about 2 minutes or until warmed through.
- How to make bacon wrapped asparagus bundles in the air fryer
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus.
- Wrap each bacon slice tightly around 4 to 5 asparagus stalks.
- Place them in the air fryer basket and air fry the asparagus bundles to 370º F for 10 – 15 minutes.
Turkey bacon wrapped asparagus.
Follow the recipe instructions to wrap the bacon, but you may need to use a toothpick to secure the turkey bacon around the asparagus.
Uncured Turkey bacon is thicker than traditional bacon, and they may not wrap as tightly.
Air fry to 360º for 10 minutes turning the turkey bacon-wrapped asparagus halfway through.
Can you make bacon wrapped asparagus in advance?
Yes, you can prep these the day before. Follow the recipe up to the point that the asparagus are wrapped in bacon. Cover with film wrap.
Store the wrapped asparagus in the refrigerator. Air fry them following the recipe instruction when you are ready to serve.
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Air 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.
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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 356mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 8g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
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