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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Green bundles of asparagus are wrapped in savory bacon and roasted to tender perfection.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 lices Bacon
  • 40 pears asparagus about 2 pounds regular spears
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Rinse the asparagus, dab dry and break off any woody ends.
  3. Place bacon in a pan and partially cook (do not crisp or brown) over medium heat for about 5 minutes or air fryer for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
  5. Wrap 5 asparagus spears with one slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick and place on the same baking sheet. Repeat with remaining bundles.
  6. Bake 15-20 minutes or until asparagus is tender and bacon is crisp. Broil 1 minute if desired.

Notes

  • Thicker stalks are preferred for roasting, thinner stalks will cook faster.
  • Shortcut Tip: Purchase pre-cooked bacon to save this step. If using precooked, be sure to select thinner asparagus spears and reduce cooking time. Bacon can be swapped for prosciutto (prosciutto doesn't need to be pre-cooked).
  • Variations:  Sprinkle the bundles with a little parmesan cheese or sweeten the bacon with brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey.
  • To Grill: After wrapping the asparagus spears with bacon, secure them with a toothpick and either place them directly on the grill or on a fine mesh screen or grill mat to keep the spears from falling into the grill.
  • To Cook in the Air Fryer: Air fry the bacon-wrapped asparagus at 370°F for 9-11 minutes or until tender and the bacon is crisp. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 139 (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 147mg (6%) Potassium 205mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 615IU (12%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Calories 139 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Potassium 205mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 615IU 12%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.