Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (air fryer)
So simple, so elegant, and so darn tasty, you'll be back for seconds of this amazing recipe!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 817kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3/4 pound bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Toss the trimmed and cleaned asparagus with the oil and salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Wrap bundle of 2-3 asparagus spears with the bacon, starting from the bottom and sprialing your way toward the brushy top. Don't wrap the brushy tops.
- Place the bundles in a single layer in the basket or on the pan of your air fryer.
- Air fry for about 10-14 minutes at 400-F or until the bacon is crispy.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Use regular cut bacon, not thick cut, thick bacon won't crisp up in the time the asparagus needs.
- Cook in a single layer, crowding the basket keeps the bacon from getting crispy.
- Don't wrap the brushy tips of the asparagus, just the stalks.
Nutrition
Serving: 2bundles | Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 2g