Name: Air Fryer Asparagus with Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 19 min
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus (ends removed, washed); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp garlic powder; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; red pepper flakes (optional); 1 pkg bacon

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Bacon-wrapped Asparagus is an easy and flavorful low carb side perfect for any dinner. Whip up this tasty air fried asparagus in less than 20 minutes!

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asparagus wrapped in crisp, cooked bacon on a platter — bacon wrapped asparagus

When it comes to asparagus, alone it’s not my favorite, but when you add bacon to the mix, I LOVE it. I mean, who doesn’t love bacon, am I right? We add it to everything from pickles to chaffles and burgers.

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ingredients

For this recipe, you’ll just need a few simple ingredients: bacon, asparagus, and garlic powder are essential. I used regular-cut bacon for this recipe.

instructions

Follow these easy instructions for perfect bacon-wrapped asparagus every time. Before you begin, be sure to line your air fryer with aluminum foil to prevent a greasy mess.

pre-cook your bacon in the air fryer until it is just turning crisp, then remove
season your asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper
remove bacon and wrap the asparagus bundles
return to the air fryer and cook for about 8 minutes.

asparagus bundles wrapped in crisp bacon — we like to bundle our asparagus, then wrap in bacon

tips

make sure you air fry your bacon for a few minutes before wrapping and cooking your asparagus. Otherwise, the asparagus will become too soft and limp
time-saver: use pre-cooked bacon and wrap your asparagus half-way through cooking
easier clean-up: use foil to protect your air fryer from bacon grease

FAQs

asparagus wrapped in bacon on a platter — sprinkle on parmesan or red pepper flakes for extra flavor

recipe substitutions

bacon– you may use turkey bacon or low sodium for a healthier alternative
garlic powder– steak seasoning or cajun seasoning may be used
olive oil– butter may be substituted for olive oil

is asparagus keto?

Asparagus is fine to have on the keto diet. Asparagus is loaded with vitamins and minerals and has only .6 g. net carbs per spear.

bacon-wrapped asparagus with red pepper flakes and seasonings — add red pepper flakes for extra spice

leftovers

I recommend serving your bacon-wrapped asparagus the same day it’s prepared. Fresh is best with this recipe!

bacon wrapped asparagus on a platter with seasonings

Air Fryer Asparagus with Bacon

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus is the perfect versatile side dish for any meal. Made in less than 20 minutes, this low carb side is effortless.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes

Total Time: 19 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 341kcal

Author: Amber @ Low Carb Quick

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus ends removed, washed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
red pepper flakes optional
1 pkg bacon

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 375°F and line with aluminum foil.
Brush asparagus with oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Cook bacon until halfway done. Remove, cool and wrap around bundles of asparagus.
Cook the bacon-wrapped asparagus for approximately 7-8 minutes or until desired doneness.

Notes

serve warm the same day
you may use regular or turkey bacon for this recipe
be sure to partially cook bacon before wrapping around asparagus
use foil to protect your air fryer from grease

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