For an elegant yet totally irresistible appetizer that is perfect for parties, especially during holidays or special occasions, bacon-wrapped asparagus is always a popular option. It is a super easy appetizer to make.
All you need is bacon or ham if you’re looking for a healthier option, asparagus , pepper , a little garlic , salt , and a drizzle or two of olive oil . In less than half an hour, you’ll have a beautiful, flavorful appetizer with crispy bacon and tender asparagus that will have your guests singing your praises.
Serve as an appetizer, or pair your bacon-wrapped asparagus with other dishes to make a complete meal.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Making this tasty appetizer is easy. To make bacon-wrapped asparagus at home, start by preheating your oven to 400°F and placing a wire rack over a baking sheet.
Clean the asparagus
The first thing you need to do is cut off the tough woody stems of the asparagus. Use a sharp knife and insert the ends into the compost bin.
Season the asparagus
Toss your asparagus in olive oil, or you can drizzle the oil on the spears. Season with salt and pepper (along with any additional seasonings and spices you may want to add).
Wrap the asparagus with bacon
Cut the bacon in half lengthwise to obtain long, thin strips. Wrap the bacon strips tightly around each asparagus.
Place the wrapped spears on the rack with the seam side down.
Cook the asparagus wrapped in bacon
Cook the bacon-wrapped asparagus for 10 minutes, turn them over, then cook for another 10-15 minutes.
Finally, set the oven to broil and cook the asparagus for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the bacon is nice and crispy.
How long to cook asparagus wrapped in bacon
Bacon-wrapped asparagus requires a total of 20-25 minutes in the oven , plus an extra minute or two under the broiler to crisp up the bacon. You’ll want to flip the asparagus halfway through. Just use your handy kitchen tongs.
Can you make bacon wrapped asparagus ahead of time?
While this is a quick recipe, you can save time by preparing and wrapping the asparagus in bacon a night or two before you plan to serve it.
Keep them wrapped in the fridge, then simply pop them in the oven and serve.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Variations
You can replace the bacon with slices of ham or jamon for a healthier and more refined option.
For an even tastier appetizer, sprinkle some parmesan, cheddar, or gorgonzola over the asparagus.
You can also try drizzling them with balsamic vinegar, seasoning the spears with spices like paprika, cayenne, or Italian seasoning, or adding a little maple syrup or brown sugar to caramelize the bacon.
For an extra-luxurious appetizer, use white asparagus instead of green asparagus.
Tips for the best bacon-wrapped asparagus
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is Naturally Keto-Friendly and Gluten-Free .
To make your bacon-wrapped asparagus even more decadent, add a cream cheese and garlic filling. Cook the bacon until it is crispy enough, then let it drain on a paper towel. Combine the softened cream cheese and garlic, then pour some over the bacon. Wrap the bacon around the asparagus and bake for 5 minutes at 400F.
You can cook bacon-wrapped asparagus in the air fryer. Fry the bacon-wrapped asparagus at 180°C for 10 minutes.
To make the bacon-wrapped cooking asparagus, heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crispy.
What to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
This delicious and flavorful asparagus dish is usually served as a party appetizer. You can serve it as part of a spread with various dips, crudités and skewers.
You can also serve bacon-wrapped asparagus with poached or fried eggs to make a delicious keto-friendly meal.
How to store bacon-wrapped asparagus
Let the asparagus and bacon cool, then transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 or 3 days .
Reheat them in the oven at 375°F until heated through.
ingredients
asparagus
24 stems
bacon, cut into strips lengthwise
12 slices
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic
salt
black pepper
grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
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