Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus is literally the most easy side dish that you can quickly throw together for any dinner! It works especially well for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter to impress your guests! Naturally gluten free and keto.
Servings 6 bundles
Calories 106kcal
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 30 spears asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 slices bacon or prosciutto
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place cleaned asparagus on a sheet pan or in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with pepper.
- Separate spears into 6 groups of 5.
- Wrap a piece of bacon or prosciutto in a spiral curl around each bundle.
- Place bundles in the basket and air fry at 400F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Notes
- How to make these in the oven: Place bundles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast at 400F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Temperature: Cook these at 400F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure even cooking.
- Best way to wrap the meat: Wrap the meat around in a spiral curl pattern rather than wrapping it around and on top of each layer. This will help to ensure that the meat cooks evenly and crisps.
- Adding salt: A little salt goes a long way due to the saltiness of the bacon or prosciutto. I recommend salting after roasting to see if it's needed.
- If using thick cut bacon you may need to add additional minutes to the cook time to ensure even doneness.
- To add some sweetness, drizzle with maple syrup or stir in some brown sugar.
- For even more bold savory flavor stir in minced garlic or garlic powder.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best eaten the day of to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Reheat: Reheat by air frying at 350F for 3-5 minutes or until heated through and crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bundle | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 12.9g | Fat: 4.9g