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Roasted bacon wrapped asparagus bundles arranged on a white plate and garnished with parsley.

Beef Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

A quick and easy low-carb appetizer or side dish, featuring tender asparagus spears wrapped in savory beef bacon and air-fried to crispy perfection in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb asparagus spears trimmed
  • 8-10 slices beef bacon thin cut works best
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch sea salt optional, as bacon is salty

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus spears with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt (if using). Ensure spears are evenly coated.
  3. Take small bundles of 2-3 asparagus spears and wrap a slice of beef bacon tightly around the middle, securing the bundle. If bacon slices are long, you can wrap them diagonally.
  4. Arrange the bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, then flip the bundles. Continue to air fry for another 10-13 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender-crisp. Total cooking time will be approximately 20-25 minutes, depending on your air fryer and desired crispiness.
  6. Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

For a conventional oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bundles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender. If using thicker-cut beef bacon, you may need to cook slightly longer to achieve desired crispiness. This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in an air fryer or oven for best results.