Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus (Air Fryer Recipe)

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Bacon-wrapped asparagus will make eating veggies feel like a treat! Just wrap, air fry, and wow your family or guests.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, vegetable side dish

Servings:

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Chelsea Jackle, RDN

Preheat the air fryer to 415°F. Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil, being sure not to puncture it.
Cut each strip of bacon in half lengthwise to make a long, thin ribbon.
Starting at the bottom of each asparagus spear, wrap the bacon around once, overlapping the loose end to secure it. Continue wrapping the bacon up the spear on a diagonal until you reach the top. Place the asparagus, loose end side down, in the prepared air fryer basket. Continue until you create a single layer that fills the basket. (If you have a small air fryer basket, see recipe notes for instructions.)
Season all over with a bit of salt and a lot of pepper.
Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping each spear at the 10-minute mark to ensure even cooking. Remove when the bacon is cooked to your liking.
Serve immediately with your favorite protein and other side dishes!

Please note that nutrition facts are an estimate and can vary widely based on amounts and specific types used.

Notes for smaller air fryers:

Air fryers vary a lot, which can affect the cooking process. I use a Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, which looks like a toaster oven and has a wide, shallow air fryer basket.
If you have a more traditional air fryer with a smaller, deeper basket, make sure your asparagus spears are cut to fit the basket size. You have a couple of options:
- Do a larger batch with multiple layers, carefully rotating the asparagus every 5 minutes
- Or, work in small batches, with each batch being a single layer of asparagus