How to Quickly Air Fry Asparagus with Bacon

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Air fryer asparagus and bacon is a savory side that is so simple to make. You can make this recipe in less than 30 minutes in the air fryer. Plus, you can pair this recipe with some spring and summertime dishes like this Best Juicy Burger Recipe or these tasty baby back ribs.

Keep reading to learn a few tips and tricks to making these incredible air fried bacon wrapped asparagus.

Ingredients You Need

Bacon wrapped asparagus is a deliciously easy side dish. To make bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryer, you will simply need:

• 1 pound asparagus (about 16 spears)
• 8 slices bacon

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Air Fryer

This recipe only takes four steps and less than 30 minutes to make!

1. Prepare the Asparagus

Asparagus is such a tasty vegetable that is so easy to make in the air fryer. To make this air fryer recipe, you will need wash and trim or break off the ends of the asparagus. They have a natural break if you snap them at the ends. Next, pat dry the asparagus.

2. Prepare the bacon

Cut or slice the bacon in half so that you have 16 total pieces of bacon (or as many bacon strips you need for your asparagus).

3. Wrap the Asparagus with Bacon

Starting in the middle of the asparagus, wrap the bacon around the asparagus towards the bottom, allowing the top and bottom to peak out.

4. Cook Asparagus in the Air Fryer

Evenly place the asparagus in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-18 minutes at 400°F/200°C, or until the bacon starts to get crispy to your liking and the asparagus is cooked and tender.

Serving Suggestions

Air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus is a delicious side that you can serve with just any meal. But here are a few of our favorite suggestions Spicy Apricot Chicken, 3 Ingredient Pork Chop Recipe, Parmesan Air Fryer Salmon, Brown Sugar Spiced Pork Tenderloin.

Or you can also enjoy this one as a tasty appetizer for a dinner party or at a super bowl party.

Final Thoughts

You can enjoy this delicious recipe anytime of the year. But especially this time of the year as asparagus is best in season during April and May. When will you enjoy this simple air fryer side? Share with us in the comments below how this amazing air fryer side recipe went for you!

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Air Fryer Bacon Asparagus

Air frying bacon wrapped asparagus is fun and easy with the Cosori Air Fryer. Here's our favorite tips for crispy and juicy asparagus and bacon!

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Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Serves: 8

Adjust Servings: 8

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Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus about 16 spears
• 8 slices bacon

Instructions

• Wash and trim or break off the ends of the asparagus. Pat dry the asparagus.
• Cut or slice the bacon in half so that you have 16 total pieces of bacon (or as many bacon strips you need for your asparagus).
• Starting in the middle of the asparagus, wrap the bacon around the asparagus towards the bottom, allowing the top and bottom to peak out.
• Evenly place the asparagus in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-18 minutes at 400°F/200°C, or until the bacon starts to get crispy to your liking and the asparagus is cooked and tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g