Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Print Version)
Crispy bacon bundles with tender asparagus spears, oven-roasted to perfection.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Wash asparagus spears thoroughly and trim approximately 1-2 inches from the bottom ends to remove tough, woody portions.
03 - Divide the asparagus into 8 equal bundles, ensuring each bundle contains spears of similar thickness for even cooking.
04 - Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus bundles. Sprinkle evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss gently to coat all surfaces.
05 - Wrap one slice of bacon around each asparagus bundle in a spiral pattern, starting from the bottom and working to the tip. Place each bundle seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 18-22 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender-crisp. For extra crispy bacon, switch to broil mode for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
07 - Transfer the bundles to a serving platter using tongs. Serve hot while the bacon remains crispy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The bacon keeps the asparagus perfectly tender while getting irresistibly crispy
- Ready in 30 minutes with almost zero active effort
- Works for everything from fancy dinner parties to weeknight sides
02 -
- Thick asparagus works better than pencil thin spears here, as they hold up better during roasting
- Starting with cold bacon makes it easier to wrap without tearing
- Pat the asparagus dry before seasoning or the bacon wont crisp properly
03 -
- Use a wire rack over your baking sheet for extra airflow and even crispier bacon
- If the asparagus tips start browning too fast, tent them loosely with foil