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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a quick and easy side dish where crisp bacon wraps around bundles of tender-crisp asparagus. It's a tasty recipe that the whole family will love, ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 43 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds thick asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6-8 lices center-cut more meat, less fat bacon - use regular to thin slices (not thick-cut)
- Optional garnishes: fresh lemon and flaky sea salt to finish
Instructions
- Place asparagus on a large rimmed pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- Gather 4-5 pieces of asparagus and wrap a piece of bacon around the center. Secure with a toothpick, if needed.
- Place bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryer, in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Cook at 375° F for 10-12 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and cooked through.
- Enjoy hot. Offer fresh lemon and flaky sea salt to finish, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Bacon wrapped asparagus is best enjoyed immediately after it is prepared but you can keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat the asparagus in the air fryer for a couple minutes to re-crisp the bacon.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
43kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.