Air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus is an irresistible appetizer or side dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This quick and easy recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of bacon and asparagus in a healthier way. The air fryer cooks the bacon to perfection, resulting in a crispy outer layer and tender, juicy interior. The asparagus is roasted to perfection, adding a delicious smoky flavor to the dish. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
A green spring veggie wrapped in salty bacon is the perfect combo. The air fryer makes this mouth watering side dish in minutes.
Provided by DanaAngeloWhite
Categories Pork
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat air fryer to 350-degrees F.
- Collect asparagus into 8 bundles of 2 or 3 pieces. Wrap each bundle in a slice of bacon and transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining bacon.
- Working in batches, place the bundles in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
- Serves: 4 ; Calories: 69; Total Fat: 3 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams; Sugars: 2 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Sodium: 149 milligrams; Cholesterol: 10 milligrams; Fiber: 2 grams.
PAT'S BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high direct heat.
- Trim the asparagus of the woody ends. Place on a sheet tray and drizzle with olive oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt.
- Wrap bacon slices around each asparagus spear. Skewer both ends of asparagus on each side to secure the bacon. Add 3 to 4 asparagus to each skewer.
- Grill skewers on direct heat until the asparagus is tender and the bacon is crisp about 15 minutes; halfway through the grilling flip the asparagus. Transfer to a platter, remove the skewers and serve.
AIR-FRYER ASPARAGUS
This air-fryer asparagus dish is packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing the spears are tossed in before roasting. It's a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. —Tina Repak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°. In large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add asparagus; toss to coat. In batches, place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket., Cook until tender and lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BACON WRAPPED GARLIC ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
A bundle of asparagus is drizzled with garlic steeped olive oil, wrapped in bacon and roasted. The flavor of this is outstanding.
Provided by Marie
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Saute garlic and parsley over low heat, then set aside to steep.
- Remove ends from asparagus that are tough.
- Lay 4 stalks of asparagus in the center of each strip of bacon and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle garlic oil over each bundle.
- Wrap bacon around the stalks and secure with a toothpick.
- Place asparagus bundles on baking sheet and bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until asparagus is tender and bacon is crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.5, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 485.6, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 12.9
BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Easy-to-prepare appetizer. Laurita has a good idea so the asparagus does not over cook, to pre-cook bacon a little. So try my Recipe #187790 to avoid over cooking asparagus.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 16-20 spears
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Wash and trim asparagus spears.
- Cut bacon strips in half crosswise.
- Wrap one-half strip bacon around each asparagus spear, leaving tip and end exposed.
- Lay on a cookie sheet with sides.
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bacon is cooked.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- **Note: You may want to try my Baked Bacon recipe #187790 for 10 minutes, to avoid over cooking asparagus.
FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON
This is a different twist on asparagus, sure to please and have them coming back for more!
Provided by Kathi Richards Smith
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Discard grease.
- Melt butter in the same skillet.
- Cook and stir asparagus and shallot with salt and black pepper in melted butter and bacon. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus mixture to a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
BACON ONION ASPARAGUS
This side dish gets its tang from vinegar and its crunch from toasted sesame seeds. This is a wonderful way to dress up that seasonal favorite.-Sheila Elliott, Bear, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the vinegar, bacon and remaining salt and pepper., Transfer the asparagus to a large shallow bowl; top with warm bacon dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts :
AIR FRYER BACON
This is what I've found to be the optimal way for cooking perfectly crispy bacon in the air fryer.
Provided by Tammy Ritterskamp
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Lay bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer; some overlap is okay.
- Fry for 8 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes more. Transfer cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess grease.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 284.9 mg
AIR FRYER ASPARAGUS
Asparagus is so good in the spring, and sometimes, you can find the really thick spears, like I did. This lovely side dish is ready in just a few minutes to enhance a weeknight dinner, or maybe something more special. Please be aware that different brands and sizes of air fryers may produce different results. If your asparagus is thin, reduce the cooking time.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a 5.8-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Place asparagus spears in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and seasoned salt.
- Combine grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in a bowl. Toss with asparagus spears until evenly coated. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and add the asparagus in a single layer. Air fry to desired doneness, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
BACON-WRAPPED AVOCADO WEDGES
We all know almost everything is improved with bacon-and avocado is no exception. Since it's made in an air fryer, this appetizer is one to remember. It will definitely impress your friends! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. Cut each avocado in half; remove pit and peel. Cut each half into thirds. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each avocado wedge. Working in batches if needed, place wedges in a single layer in fryer basket and cook until bacon is cooked through, 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice and zest. Serve wedges with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS IN THE AIR FRYER
Crispy bacon pairs perfectly with tender asparagus in my recipe for bacon-wrapped asparagus in the air fryer!
Provided by Everyday Family Cooking
Categories Air Fryer Recipes
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Wash and trim the ends of your asparagus.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Wrap one slice of bacon around one stalk of asparagus.
- Lay your bacon-wrapped asparagus in your air fryer. If possible lay the ends of your bacon down flat to help keep them from curling. Leave space between your stalks so the air can circulate around them. I tried to do my first batch with my thicker stalks and they cooked for 12 minutes. Then in my second batch, I cooked my thinner ones for 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 56 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 955 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat
BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
As simple as its name. My honey and I like to make a meal of it on warm spring nights and he jokes it's a great way to get your vitamins.
Provided by kimalee
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 2-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Wrap bacon around 1-3 asparagus spears until you have wrapped all the spears and bacon.
- Bake at 350 until bacon is crisp, turn occasionally.
- OR.
- Place on high grill rack until bacon is crisp (**warning this tends to attract the neighbors!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1092.5, Fat 102.8, SaturatedFat 34.2, Cholesterol 154.4, Sodium 1924.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 32.1
AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP
Lightly seasoned shrimp wrapped in bacon for bold flavor with only three ingredients. Both regular bacon and maple bacon work good in this.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place shrimp in a bowl, add steak seasoning, and toss to coat.
- Starting just above the tail, wrap half a piece of bacon around each shrimp. Place in the basket of the air fryer seam-side down.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 232.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 900.9 mg
AIR-FRYER BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. Coat asparagus with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks. , Place asparagus on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until bacon is crisp, 5-7 minutes on each side. Discard toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
AIR-FRYER BACON-WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS
Wow. I decided to make another batch after the first one disappeared so fast. These are terrific. Recipe courtesy of www.homefreshideas.com.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 24m
Yield 16 poppers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the jalapenos in half and remove seeds and membrane.
- Rinse under cool water and drain water or pat dry.
- Soften cream cheese in microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir well until creamy.
- Fill up half of the pepper with cream cheese and add shredded cheese.
- Wrap with 1/2 piece of bacon and place in air fryer.
- Cook in air fryer for 14 minutes at 400 degrees. Cook longer if you want the bacon done more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 32.7, Sodium 207.7, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.3
Tips:
- Choose thick asparagus stalks. This will help them hold up better in the air fryer and prevent them from becoming too limp.
- Trim the asparagus. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus stalks.
- Parboil the asparagus. This will help them cook evenly in the air fryer and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Wrap the asparagus in bacon. Use thin bacon slices so that they cook evenly. Overlapping the bacon slices slightly will help to keep the asparagus spears in place.
- Season the asparagus. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings before wrapping them in bacon.
- Air fry the asparagus. Cook the asparagus in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
- Serve the asparagus. Serve the asparagus immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Air fryer bacon-wrapped asparagus is a quick and easy appetizer or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is crispy, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at your table. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have this delicious dish on the table in no time. So next time you are looking for a tasty and impressive dish to serve, give air fryer bacon-wrapped asparagus a try. You won't be disappointed!
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