Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Printable)
Crispy bacon wraps around tender asparagus spears, roasted to perfection for a savory appetizer or side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, woody ends 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
06 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Rinse asparagus spears under cold water and pat dry. Snap off tough woody ends or trim with a knife.
03 - Divide asparagus into 8 equal bundles, ensuring each bundle has similar thickness spears for even cooking.
04 - Drizzle olive oil over asparagus bundles. Sprinkle sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly. Toss gently to coat all surfaces.
05 - Wrap one bacon slice around each asparagus bundle in a spiral pattern, starting at the bottom and working upward. Place bundles seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 18-22 minutes until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender-crisp. For extra-crispy bacon, switch to broil setting for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
07 - Transfer bundles to serving platter using tongs. Serve hot while bacon remains crispy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The bacon keeps the asparagus perfectly tender while getting incredibly crispy itself
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan with almost zero active work
- These look fancy enough for guests but come together in thirty minutes flat
02 -
- Thick cut bacon will still be chewy when the asparagus is finished cooking
- Placing the bundles seam side down keeps the bacon from unwrapping as it shrinks
03 -
- Soak wooden toothpicks in water for 30 minutes if you need to secure the bacon ends
- Pat the bacon dry with paper towels before wrapping for maximum crispiness