Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus are crisp yet tender and take just 11 minutes to cook. Perfect as a low-carb party appetizer or dinner side!

Why this recipe works

Air fryer asparagus is already one of our favorite dinner sides to quickly cook up. However, when you wrap it in crisp, savory bacon, you get a delicious appetizer that can be served at football games, BBQ’s, potlucks, or dinner parties. On top of that, making air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus is super easy and only takes under 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s fun to pair with our bacon wrapped scallops for a party!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

ASPARAGUS – Bundles of 4 or 5 smaller asparagus will be wrapped with one slice of bacon. This recipe calls for multiple spears of asparagus per bacon so the bacon isn’t overpowering. If you are using larger stalks of asparagus, feel free to try one to two stalks per bacon slice.

BACON – Standard bacon or thick cut bacon both work well. We like to use regular bacon as it produces a nice crisp shell with a little bit of a crunch and bakes up beautifully in the air fryer. Thicker cut bacon may need longer to cook in the air fryer, and turkey bacon will take less time. Be sure to check on your asparagus in the air fryer for doneness if you plan to substitute.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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1. Divide your asparagus into smaller clumps of 5 or so stalks. Trim off the bottom 2 inches of the asparagus.
2. Wrap each mini bundle with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
3. In a small bowl, mix together black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
4. Place the bacon wrapped asparagus into the grate-lined air fryer basket.
5. Spray the asparagus and bacon with olive oil spray and sprinkle the seasonings all over the bundles.
6. Air Fry at 385F for 11 minutes. No need to turn.
7. Remove from the tray. Remove the toothpicks and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can make these bacon wrapped asparagus ahead of time. We suggest prepping these the morning of and storing them in an air tight container or wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator until you are ready to air fry them. We don’t recommend precooking them and storing them.

This recipe is best enjoyed right away, but if you have leftovers you’d like to keep you can store your bacon wrapped asparagus in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

We have a delicious Romesco Sauce with our roasted asparagus recipe that we love and always recommend for drizzling or dipping. If you’re looking for more appetizer ideas to pair with these asparagus, try our mini cucumber sandwiches or vegetable spring rolls. We can also show you how you can create decorative vegetables for a beautiful platter to present to your guests.

Tender bundles of asparagus snuggled in with savory bacon and sprinkled with seasoning, this air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus is one of our favorite appetizers to make for all occasions!

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