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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

By Amy Flanigan

Updated May 19, 2026

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Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 8 minutes mins

Servings 8 bundles

By Amy Flanigan

Updated May 19, 2026

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In this easy, flavor-packed Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, I’ve taken fresh asparagus and wrapped it in seasoned bacon and then air-fried it to crispy perfection. In just minutes, I get a tasty appetizer or side dish that pairs perfectly with any main dish.

Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

These Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus look like something you’d find as a side at a nice restaurant, but they’re so easy to make at home. All I used were 4 ingredients: asparagus, bacon, garlic seasoning, and brown sugar. I season the bacon, wrap the asparagus, pop it in the air fryer, and minutes later, they’re done. That’s literally all it takes!

This recipe was inspired by my other air fryer asparagus recipe, which I love and make frequently. I just wanted to add a little something extra, and bacon definitely took it up a notch – the combination of the crunchy but tender asparagus and crispy bacon is perfection. These disappear fast when I serve them as a party appetizer and they taste great alongside a hearty main dish.

Helpful Tips and Variations

• Trim the asparagus. Hold each spear at both ends and gently bend it until it snaps. The tough, woody part will snap off, and the tender, edible part is to be used. Alternatively, use a knife and a cutting board to cut off the tough end. Or, if you want things to look uniform, use a knife to make a clean cut after snapping off the end.
• How to know the asparagus is cooked. The asparagus is done when it is tender but still crisp and not mushy. Check by gently piercing the thickest part with a fork or knife. If it slides in easily, it’s cooked. You can also look for the color to change from bright green to a more muted green. Because the asparagus is wrapped in bacon, it can be more difficult to tell visually, so I recommend using a fork.
• Don’t crowd the air fryer. For the asparagus to cook properly and the bacon to crisp up, it’s important not to overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches.

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 8 minutes mins

Total: 18 minutes mins

Servings: 8 bundles

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Enjoy a quick and easy, flavor-packed side dish with this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe. Fresh asparagus is seasoned, wrapped in bacon, and air-fried to crispy perfection.

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 16 asparagus spears*, washed and dried
• ▢ 2½ tsp light or dark brown sugar
• ▢ 1½ tsp garlic and herb seasoning**
• ▢ 8 strips bacon***

Instructions 

• Preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
• Pat the asparagus dry and snap off the end of the spears or trim them with a knife.
• Mix together the dark brown sugar and garlic and herb seasoning until combined in a small mixing bowl.
• Lay the bacon out on a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle the spice mixture all over the bacon. (You won’t need it all, some will be left for the outside.)
• Wrap the asparagus up in the spiced bacon, 2 stalks per piece of bacon.
• Sprinkle more of the seasoning mix on the outside of the asparagus bunches.
• Place 4-5 bunches of bacon wrapped asparagus in an even layer in the preheated air fryer and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the edges of the bacon are crispy and the asparagus is cooked through, flipping over halfway through.
• Remove from the air fryer and place on a plate covered with a clean paper towel. Serve warm.

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Notes

*I prefer thick asparagus spears because they are less likely to overcook while the bacon gets crispy. Use fresh asparagus spears; pickled or frozen spears will not work in this recipe.

**I use Dash garlic and herb seasoning. You can use any brand, but be sure it is unsalted, as the bacon is plenty salty and extra salt is unnecessary.

***I used regular cut, hickory smoked bacon. Avoid thick-sliced bacon since it may not get crisp before the asparagus cooks. If you want to use maple bacon, I recommend omitting the brown sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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How to Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus In The Air Fryer

Gather the ingredients, get the air fryer going, and prepare the asparagus: Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. Wash and dry 16 asparagus spears, then remove the tough ends.

Prepare the seasoning: Mix 2½ tsp light or dark brown sugar and 1½ tsp garlic and herb seasoning in a small mixing bowl until combined.

Season the bacon: Lay 8 strips of bacon flat on a piece of parchment paper, then sprinkle the mixture all over them. Reserve some.

Wrap the asparagus: Wrap the spiced bacon around the asparagus using two stalks per slice of bacon. Sprinkle more brown sugar seasoning on top of the wrapped asparagus.

Cook: Cook in batches in a single layer so you don’t crowd the air fryer. Cook at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, until the bacon is crispy. Flip the asparagus halfway through.

Place the cooked asparagus on a plate with a paper towel to remove excess grease while you cook the remaining stalks.

Serve: Enjoy hot!

What to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

One reason I love this bacon wrapped asparagus is that it adds an elevated touch to pretty much any meal. It definitely gives off “fancy restaurant vibes”, even though it’s so easy to make. I like to pair it with garlic butter steak & potatoes for a truly restaurant-like meal. If I’m not in the mood for steak but still want something fancy, this chicken Dijon and this crab stuffed salmon are a few other favorites.

How to Store

• Fridge. While they are best eaten right away, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The texture of both the asparagus and the bacon will change once chilled, but they will still taste okay.
• Freeze. You can also freeze any leftovers in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
• Reheat. Reheat in the air fryer or oven before serving. While you can microwave the leftovers to heat them, it is not recommended as the result will likely be limp and soggy.

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