Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

The air fryer makes bacon wrapped asparagus so simple you can whip up a side for yourself or for the whole family. Also delicious as an appetizer, in under 20 minutes and only 2 ingredients, fresh asparagus and bacon is total perfection.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Air Fryer, Ninja Foodi

Cuisine: American

Keyword: asparagus, vegetables

Servings: servings

Calories: 294kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

12 slices uncooked bacon - cut lengthwise in half
24 stalks asparagus - ends snapped off
cooking spray
optional: freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare Air Fryer: Grease the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Prep Asparagus: Snap off the dry ends of the asparagus stalks and discard.
Prep Bacon: Cut each bacon slice in half lengthwise.
Wrap Asparagus: Take one half-slice of bacon and wrap it around one asparagus stalk.
Arrange in Basket: Place the wrapped asparagus in the air fryer basket. Ensure they are not touching for even cooking.
Spray: Lightly coat the asparagus with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook: Set the air fryer to 390°F (Air Crisp setting). Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping the asparagus halfway through. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Repeat: Continue cooking in batches until all asparagus is done.
Season: Optionally, add freshly ground pepper before serving. Avoid adding salt as the bacon adds enough saltiness.
Serve: Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.

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Notes

see full article for storage, variations, and alternate cooking temperature and times.

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