This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe is a quick and easy side dish that is always a hit. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this recipe is perfect for party appetizers, holiday dinners or getting picky eaters to eat their veggies.
Best of all, this asparagus recipe can be prepped a day in advance, stored in the fridge, and then baked just before serving. And if you are looking for more Asparagus recipes, you may also love this Bacon and Asparagus Quiche, Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus, or this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus.
Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
This recipe for Bacon Wrapped Asparagus looks amazing, tastes delicious, takes no time to make, and combines both a veggie and a protein. What more could you ask for from a side dish?
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You can make this recipe as-is, or try one of our variations listed below. It also works as a side dish or as an appetizer and fits in at just about any type of occasion. No matter how you serve it, you are sure to get plenty of oohs and aahs and have very little leftovers.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients
- Bacon – use your favorite type of bacon for this side dish. You can also substitute prosciutto but keep in mind the cooking time will probably decrease, so be sure and use thin stalks of asparagus.
- Asparagus – try and find asparagus that are firm, bright green and on the thinner side.
- Olive Oil – you can also substitute avocado oil for this recipe.
- Garlic – use either fresh garlic cloves or minced garlic for this recipe.
- Salt and Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese – this is optional, but we love the little boost in flavor that it gives. You can also top the finished bundles with a little extra grated Parmesan if you’d like.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven
- Prep the asparagus. Wash and trim the stem ends of the asparagus, then place in a 9”x13” baking dish.
- Add oil and seasoning. Add the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Use kitchen thongs to toss the asparagus so that it is evenly covered with seasonings and oil.
- Wrap the asparagus in bacon. Cut the strips of bacon in half. Gather 5-6 asparagus stems together then wrap a piece of bacon around each bundle, towards the center of the spears. Continue with all the asparagus, arranging them in the baking dish in a single layer making sure they are seam side down.
- Bake. Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the oven until tender and the bacon is full cooked and slightly crispy, or about 12-15 minutes.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- Spicy. Add red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix before baking.
- Sweet. Toss the bacon in a bit of brown sugar before wrapping the asparagus for a candied bacon asparagus side dish.
- Serve with balsamic glaze. The tart balsamic is the perfect complement to fatty bacon and salty Parmesan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees and lay as many bundles as will fit in a single layer. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon is nice and crispy. Remove and place on a wire rack or sheet tray and repeat with more bundles as necessary.
You sure can – assemble up to 1 day in advance and store in the fridge in an airtight container.
If you are a fan of crispy bacon, trying cooking these on a sheet tray fitted with a wire rack. That way, the fat drips down as it cooks keeping the bacon nice and crisp.
The bottom ends of asparagus are woody and inedible so you want to trim off a good 1-2 inches from the end of each asparagus stalk.
These don’t reheat all that well but if you have leftovers, don’t throw them out! They taste great chopped into a salad.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bundles asparagus spears
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 420 degrees F.
- Rinse the asparagus and trim the stem end, then place in a 9" x 13" baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Use kitchen tongs to toss the asparagus so that it is evenly covered with seasonings and oil.
- Cut the strips of bacon in half, then gather 5-6 asparagus stems together and wrap a piece of bacon around each bundle, towards the center of the spears.
- Continue with all the asparagus, arranging them in the baking dish in a single layer making sure they are seam side down.
- Cook in your preheated oven until tender and the bacon is fully cooked and slightly crispy, or about 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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This Asparagus and Bacon recipe tastes delicious, looks amazing and takes no time at all to make. It’s perfect for party appetizers, holiday dinners or getting picky eaters to eat their veggies.
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Making these bacon wrapped asparagus for a second time because we loved them so much! Thank you Jill!??
Hooray! So happy you love them! Thanks for letting me know!
Fantastic recipe! Will be using for Christmas dinner
Love how the bacon creates a personal little bundle! The salty flavor is perfect paired with asparagus.