Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Printable)
Crispy bacon envelopes tender asparagus spears in this easy 30-minute dish perfect for appetizers or sides.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
→ Meats
02 - 8 slices thin-cut bacon
→ Seasonings
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
06 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Wash and trim the tough ends from the asparagus spears.
03 - Divide the asparagus into 8 equal bundles.
04 - Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using. Toss to coat evenly.
05 - Wrap each asparagus bundle with a slice of bacon, starting at one end and spiraling to the other. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
07 - Serve hot as an appetizer or side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The smoky bacon and tender asparagus create this perfect bite thats fancy enough for company but simple enough for a Tuesday night
- These bundles practically sell themselves at parties people reach for them before anything else on the table
02 -
- Dont use thick cut bacon it takes too long to crisp and the asparagus will be mushy by the time its done
- Space the bundles evenly on the pan so the hot air can circulate and crisp all the bacon edges
03 -
- If your asparagus spears are really thin double them up in each bundle so there is enough heft
- Let the bundles rest for about 2 minutes after baking so the bacon sets and gets even crispier