Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon

Looking for a delicious side dish for dinner or a festive holiday meal? Try this easy dish for Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon. It's perfect for any celebration, and is sure to please everyone at the table.

You can prepare this recipe in the oven or use an air fryer if you need to save oven space for the turkey or ham. Plus, it's really simple to prepare, so you'll have more time to enjoy your guests.

It's the perfect side dish for chicken cutlets or grilled meat.

What could be more festive than serving up asparagus wrapped in bacon for as part of our easy Thanksgiving recipes or holiday celebration meal? This dish is easy to prepare and looks beautiful on the table.

Roasting any vegetable brings out a completely different flavor than simply steaming. And then adding bacon...well, need I say anymore?

The high heat of the oven concentrates the sugars in the vegetables, creating a deep, caramelized flavor. When they're finished, the vegetables should be tender and lightly browned and delicious!

If you're looking for another vegetable that's delicous roasted, try my Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Table of Contents

• 💭How to trim asparagus
• 💭Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon in Air Fryer
• 💭Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon and Puff Pastry
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Directions
• 💭Prep Ahead Tips
• 💭What to serve with bacon wrapped asparagus?
• Recipe FAQ's
• 💬 Comments

Looking for more Side Dishes for the holidays? Try my Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe, Company Mashed Potatoes or any one of these side dishes from my collection of Thanksgiving Make Ahead Side Dishes.

💭How to trim asparagus

Asparagus is a delicious, versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. In order to enjoy its full flavor, however, it is important to properly trim asparagus spears before cooking.

• First, the woody root ends of asparagus need to be snapped off before cooking. Simply take the end of one stalk of the asparagus between your thumb and forefinger and bend until it breaks.
• Then use that one stalk as a guide to cut the others to the same length.
• Some people like to peel away any tough or stringy outer layer from the spear. You can do this with a vegetable peeler.
• Once this is done, your asparagus is ready to be cooked and enjoyed. With just a few simple steps, you can transform this humble vegetable into a delicious and healthy part of your meal.

💭Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon in Air Fryer

It's easy to make asparagus wrapped in bacon in the air fryer by following these instructions:

• You can wrap the asparagus in bundles or individually in bacon.
• Remember not to overcrowd the basket of the air fryer. If you do, the air won't be able to circulate around the vegetable correctly.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and bake the asparagus for 10 to 15 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.

💭Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon and Puff Pastry

Another fancy way to serve asparagus is to add puff pastry:

• Wrap a piece of bacon around each individual asparagus.
• Take a sheet of puff pastry that's been defrosted, but still chilled.
• Slice it into ½ inch strips.
• Then wrap the strips of puff pastry around the asparagus in between the strip of bacon so you have a spiral effect of bacon, puff pastry.
• Lay the puff pastry, bacon asparagus on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush an beaten egg on top.
• Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for about 20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the bacon is crispy.

🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

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Main Ingredients Needed

Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1 | Prepare the Asparagus

• Trim the asparagus according to the tips above.
• Combine the spices with the olive oil.

Step 2 | Add the Bacon

• Bundle the asparagus together in groups of 3 or 5.
• Beginning at the bottom, wrap the bacon around the asparagus until you reach the top.
• Place the asparagus on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Brush each asparagus with the Italian salad dressing.

Step 3 | Baking Instructions

• Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for about 20 minutes.
• You'll know the asparagus is done when you can stick a knife through the bottom end easily and the bacon is crispy.

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💭Prep Ahead Tips

• You can prep asparagus and bacon the day before you need to serve it by wrapping the bacon around the asparagus bundles, and then placing them in an airtight container.
• They can also be placed on a baking tray and tightly wrapped with plastic wrap.
• I would not prepare this recipe more than a day ahead of time. You risk drying out the bacon.

💭What to serve with bacon wrapped asparagus?

Another side dish that goes great with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is Candied Sweet Potatoes...especially when you're serving roast turkey or turkey breast. This recipe is also great with my 30 Minute Caprese Chicken  or any other chicken cutlet recipe.

Recipe FAQ's

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2015 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!