This side dish is one of our favorite asparagus recipes and is great next to almost any meal.
A Favorite Bacon Wrapped Side
Bacon-wrapped vegetables are so tasty; what doesn’t go with bacon?They’re elegant and easy, and the combination of asparagus and bacon is a favorite!These asparagus bundles can be made up to 48 hours ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.Turn it into an appetizer by individually wrapping asparagus spears.Just like Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans, the asparagus is roasted until tender and the bacon is nice and crisp.
Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
ASPARAGUS – Look for deep green stalks of asparagus with a tinge of green or purple at the tips. Select bunches that are uniform in size and color for easier prep and cooking. I prefer thicker asparagus stalks for roasting but for more tender asparagus, choose thinner stalks (as they cook faster). Season the asparagus stalks with salt and black pepper before wrapping. BACON – I use regular cut bacon for this recipe. For thick cut bacon, choose thicker spears. Bacon can be swapped for prosciutto (prosciutto doesn’t need to be pre-cooked). Bacon slices are partially cooked in the air fryer or on the stove. Pre-cooking the bacon a bit makes sure it gets nice and crisp when it roasts without overcooking the asparagus.
Variations
Sprinkle the bundles with a little parmesan cheese and garlic or sweeten the bacon with brown sugar, maple syrup or honey. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or a little bit of sriracha. Purchase pre-cooked bacon to save the step of pre-cooking the bacon. If using precooked, be sure to select thinner asparagus spears so they cook through.
How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Tips for an Easy Side
Place the prepped asparagus spears on a rimmed baking sheet with oil and seasonings and toss to combine. Not only is the asparagus being seasoned, but the pan is being greased at the same time!Wrap the asparagus with a piece of bacon right on the pan so there is only one dish to wash!You can cook this on a wire rack but I don’t find it makes much of a difference for the extra effort of washing it. Parchment paper will save on clean up.For smaller spears, cook them for about 15 minutes, larger spears take about 20 minutes.If the bacon is not crisped enough when the asparagus is tender, broil for a few minutes before serving.
Got Bacon?
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops – elegant but easyBacon-Wrapped Chicken – Family favorite!Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles – use fresh or frozen beansBacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts – sweet, salty & savoryBacon-Wrapped Shrimp – ready in 20 minutes
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