Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
This Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus in Air Fryer recipe is a quick and easy side dish that only requires a handful of ingredients. Just wrap fresh asparagus with bacon and air fry to crispy perfection. Ideal for keto diets and a hit as a party appetizer!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 107kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 16 asparagus spears, washed and dried about ¾ of a pound
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus (about 1-inch from the bottom.)
- Drizzle the olive oil on the asparagus. Add salt and pepper (reserve a pinch for the end). Mix well until each spear is covered with oil.
- For every group of four asparagus stalks, wrap a single bacon slice around the middle. Repeat for remaining asparagus stalks.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390℉.
- Place each asparagus bundle in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Tuck the end of the bacon underneath so it doesn't unravel. Sprinkle with reserved salt and pepper.
- Air fry at 390℉ for 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. No need to flip halfway.
- Remove the bacon-wrapped asparagus with tongs and place on a serving tray. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Group similar-sized asparagus stalks together. Thin asparagus will cook much faster than thick asparagus.
- Similarly, thinner bacon will cook faster than thick bacon.
- Thin asparagus is more tender and flavorful.
- Use a toothpick to secure the wrap if the bacon is too thick.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- For best results, check every few minutes to ensure it does not overcook.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bundle | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.8g | Protein: 11.8g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 10.7mg | Potassium: 1082.7mg | Fiber: 11.3g | Sugar: 10.1g | Vitamin A: 203.7IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 128.6mg | Iron: 11.5mg
