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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (with Video)

Published: Mar 21, 2019 · Modified: Jun 7, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is an easy side or appetizer that can be made in less than 20 minutes. Tender crisp asparagus wrapped in bacon glazed with butter and brown sugar. Sweet and salty at it’s finest!

Asparagus wrapped in bacon that was cooked in the Air Fryer on a white plate

Bacon wrapped asparagus is the best way to eat asparagus in my humble opinion. Bacon makes everything better right? And the air fryer makes this recipe super easy. Everything comes out perfectly crisp like these air fryer potatoes and air fryer broccoli. 

Ingredients you will need: 

You only need asparagus, bacon, butter and brown sugar! That’s it, except a little s&p for seasoning. 

How to choose the best asparagus:

Size doesn’t matter when it comes to choosing the perfect asparagus. I do prefer mine on the thinner side. I think it makes them easier to eat and cook. 

Check for bright green stalks that are firm. The tips of the asparagus should also be firm and dark green. 

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Air Fryer

  • Begin by snapping or cutting the ends off of the asparagus. I just hold the stalks close to the base and then bend until it snaps. You can also just cut off the ends with a knife. 

Bacon wrapped around asparagus on a plate

  • Take 3-4 stalks of asparagus and wrap with one piece of bacon. 
  • Stir together melted butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. 
  • Brush the mixture over each bundle and place in the air fryer basket. 

Melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl with bacon wrapped around asparagus

  • Set the temperature to 390 degrees and cook for 10 minutes.

Bacon wrapped asparagus cooked in Air Fryer

Why this recipe works:

  • It’s easy peasy! 
  • Can be made in under 20 minutes.
  • It looks fancy but is super simple to make. 

Tips 

  • Use center cut or thin sliced bacon. Thicker bacon will not crisp up as nice. 
  • Don’t over crowd the air fryer. I usually cook 4-5 bundles in at a time. 
  • Like a little spice, add a small sprinkle of cayenne pepper into the melted butter mixture. 

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a white plate

You may need…

If you don’t have an Air Fryer I highly recommend them! We use ours throughout the week for lots of different things! This is the Air Fryer I use and love from Amazon. 

More Air Fryer Recipes You Might Enjoy

  • Air Fryer Chicken Breast
  • Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
  • Air Fryer Bacon

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Sweet, salty and oh so tasty, this asparagus recipe makes a great addition to any dinner. Serve alongside your favorite protein or even as an appetizer. 

Watch how to make this recipe below.


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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon wrapped asparagus made in the air fryer. 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon wrapped asparagus, asparagus, air fryer
Servings: 6
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 12 pieces center cut bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Wrap 3-4 asparagus stalks with one piece of bacon.  Continue making bundles until no more bacon. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. 
  • Spray air fryer basket with non- stick spray. Brush brown sugar mixture on each asparagus bacon bundle.
  • Place 4-5 bundles in air fryer basket and cook at 390 degrees for 10 minutes. 
    Remove and serve, cook remaining bundles. 

Notes

  • Use center cut or thin sliced bacon. Thicker bacon will not crisp up as nice. 
  • Don't over crowd the air fryer. I usually cook 4-5 bundles in at a time. 

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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Comments

  1. David Wiffin says

    December 12, 2020 at 12:21 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe thanks

    Reply
  2. Matt Freund says

    December 1, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    Looks good

    Reply
  3. Linda Moore says

    June 4, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    4 stars
    We loved the flavor but the asparagus was tough.

    Reply
  4. K says

    December 20, 2019 at 9:05 pm

    Huge thumbs up. Wonderful flavor. Took more like 13-14 minutes but well worth the wait.

    Reply
  5. Jocelyn says

    March 22, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    What a great appetizer! And now I definitely need an air fryer!!!

    Reply
  6. Andie Thueson says

    March 21, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    I see these recipes and it makes me want an Air Fryer so bad!! These look delish!

    Reply
  7. Steph says

    March 21, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    My kids at the entire batch of this asparagus! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Suzy says

    March 21, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    The way this turns out is top notch! My new favorite side or appetizer.

    Reply
  9. Toni says

    March 21, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    My kids ate it!! Such a huge win!

    Reply
  10. Rachael Yerkes says

    March 21, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    Best appetizer for bbq season

    Reply

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