Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Flavorful and ridiculously easy to make – these bacon wrapped asparagus bundles will be your new go-to appetizer, snack, side dish or even main. Prepare in advance, then bake the in the oven just before serving.
Suitable for gluten free, Keto, Paleo, and low carb diets.
I and my kids (yaye) are obsessed asparagus. Which is why, this unbelievably easy to assemble baked bacon wrapped asparagus, makes a regular appearance. The bacon slices cook up perfectly crispy in the oven, and the asparagus stalks are tender and full of flavor.
Like with these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates, I love that each asparagus wrapped in bacon bundle looks fancy on the dinner plate. So they are perfect for serving important guests, but also a fun way to serve vegetables for a weeknight meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Few ingredients – 3 essential ingredients and optional seasonings. Result!!
- Minimal effort, maximum results – Trim, wrap, bake and serve this full of flavor dish.
- Versatile – Cook asparagus wrapped in bacon in the oven, grill or air fryer and serve as a side, appetizer for holidays or entertaining or even a main dish with some salad.
If you’re like me and think everything tastes better with bacon, then you’ve got to try these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops as well as these breakfast Air Fryer Bacon Cinnamon Rolls, this Crockpot Green Beans and Bacon recipe, and my Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Bacon Pasta. #baconmakesitbetter
Ingredient Notes
In this easy recipe, you’ll combine bacon, asparagus, oil and optional seasonings to make a delicious appetizer. Follow my tips on each ingredient for best results.
- Bacon strips – I prefer smoked and regular cut slices of bacon for the best crispness. Use your favorite type of bacon, or turkey bacon or prosciutto and experiment with different flavors. For thicker bacon, cut the bacon slices lengthwise.
- Asparagus – You need fresh asparagus with equally sized stalks sizes for even cooking. I think medium to thick sized stalks work best, as thinner ones may overcook before the bacon cooks through. Make sure to trim or break off the woody ends before cooking. For smaller asparagus, bundle 3-4 together before wrapping with bacon. For larger, thicker spears of asparagus, wrapping a single spear in bacon works well. The cooking time should remain the same.
- Oil – select any light, neutral-flavored oil, that you already own.
- Soy Sauce – I prefer tamari as it is gluten free, but low sodium soy sauce works too.
- Seasonings – Season with garlic salt, ground black pepper and fresh rosemary.
How To Make Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Oven
Use the process shots below as a visual guide to help you make this. Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spritz with cooking oil.
- Trim the asparagus, wrap each piece lengthwise with two slices of bacon, and place it on the baking sheet. Make sure the bacon is wrapped tightly around the asparagus.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, garlic salt, and black pepper. Brush the mixture over each piece of bacon wrapped asparagus.
- Place rosemary sprigs around the asparagus. They will add flavor as the asparagus cooks.
- Cook for 25 – 30 minutes, or until asparagus is fork-tender and the bacon has crisped to your liking.
Grill and Air Fryer Method
- Grilled method: Heat up the grill to 400F / 200 C and line a grill tray with aluminum foil. Prepare the asparagus bundles as above, transfer them to the prepared tray and grill for 15-20 minutes, making sure to flip them halfway through.
- Air fryer method: Preheat air fryer to 400F / 200 C, lightly spray the basket, add in the prepared bundles and air fryer for 6-8 minutes making sure to flip them halfway through. Check out this Air Fryer Asparagus as well as this Air Fryer Green Beans too.
Bintu’s Tips And Variations
I really love switching things up in the kitchen. Here are some tips for easier cooking and variations for you to try if you want something a little different.
- Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- For extra crispy bacon, cook them on an oven safe wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Hold bacon together with a toothpick if needed, but remove before serving.
- Drizzle on treats – I love adding flavor via a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze, maple syrup or honey before serving. Grated parmesan cheese works great too.
- Vary the seasonings – Sub in your favorite seasoning blends. I am a fan of smoked paprika, brown sugar and a dash of red pepper flakes.
Prep And Storage
- Prep Ahead – Prep the asparagus stems and wrap them with the bacon up to 8 hours in advance. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate till needed.
- Store – Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat – To reheat, use the oven at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for 8-10 minutes. You can enjoy these cold or reheat them in the microwave. The bacon will not be as crispy when reheated.
- Freeze – I don’t recommend freezing.
More Recipes You May Like
If you like this recipe, then you for sure want to check these out.
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops.
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates.
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.
- Air Fryer Asparagus.
- Crispiest Air Fryer Bacon.
- Mushroom Asparagus Pasta.
Serving Suggestions
Serve bacon wrapped asparagus with your favorite dipping sauce.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundle
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227g) bacon sliced
- 16 ounces (350g) asparagus about 2 bunches
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- garlic salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
- fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spritz with olive oil.
- Trim the asparagus, wrap each piece lengthwise with two slices of bacon, and place on the rimmed baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, garlic salt and black pepper and brush the mixture over each piece of bacon wrapped asparagus.
- Finally, arrange the rosemary stems around the asparagus. They will add flavor as the asparagus cooks.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until bacon is crispy and asparagus is fork-tender.
- Grilled method: Heat up the grill to 400F / 200 C and line a grill tray with aluminum foil. Prepare the asparagus bundles as above, transfer them to the prepared tray and grill for 15-20 minutes, make sure to flip them halfway through.
- Air fryer method: Preheat air fryer to 400F / 200 C, lightly spray the basket, add in the prepared bundles and air fryer for 6-8 minutes making sure to flip them halfway through.
Notes
- Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Spray the baking tray with cooking oil before adding the wrapped asparagus bundles.
- For extra crispy bacon, cook them on an oven safe wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Hold bacon together with a toothpick if needed, but remove before serving.
- Drizzle on treats – I love adding flavor via a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze, maple syrup or honey before serving. Grated parmesan cheese works great too.
- Vary the seasonings – Sub in your favorite seasoning blends. I am a fan of smoked paprika, brown sugar and a dash of red pepper flakes.
