Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

a white square plate with a pile of bacon wrapped asparaugs sprinkled with brown sugar.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

These are REALLY good - like bacon, brown sugar, and asparagus crack.

5 from 1 vote

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 761 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 16 ounces asparagus (trimmed)
▢ 16 ounces thin-sliced bacon (maple or hickoy-smoked)
▢ 4 tablespoons butter
▢ 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or a sugar-free substitute)
▢ 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or a sugar-free substitute)
▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper
▢ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Mix butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
Add asparagus to a medium-sized bowl. Pour the melted butter mixture over the top and stir to coat the asparagus.
Wrap 3 to 4 pieces of asparagus with 1 slice of bacon, working from end to end, wrapping tightly. Set each bundle on a tray or baking sheet, seam side down, until ready to air fry.
Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees. Place bacon-wrapped asparagus in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches.
Air fry 10 to 15 minutes turning after 6 or 7 minutes. When the asparagus is tender and the bacon a golden brown, they are done.
Serve sprinkled with additional brown sugar if desired, and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Kori's Tips

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VARIATIONS: Use regular brown sugar and maple syrup - or substitute sugar free versions.
TOP TIPS: Make-ahead tip pre-assemble the asparagus and wrap in bacon ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 day before cooking. Every air fryer is different so adjust your time and temperature according to your model.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with Eggs Benedict Frittata, Lemon Pepper Wings, or a Pan-Seared Ribeye.

Nutrition

Calories: 761kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 83gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 830IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg

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