Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (air fryer)
This air fryer bacon-wrapped asparagus makes an excellent appetizer that is great at home or for a potluck or gathering. Make it in the air fryer or ninja foodi for convenience!
Servings: 8
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus approx 1 lb
- 8 bacon
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- olive oil spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the ends of asparagus, then wash and pat dry.1 bunch asparagus
- Mix the salt, black pepper, and paprika together.½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika
- Spray the asparagus with olive oil, then sprinkle the spices.olive oil spray
- Rub till the spices are well mixed with the asparagus.
- Wrap one bacon around 2 pieces of asparagus.8 bacon
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
- Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes on each side.
Make it in the oven
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Arrange bacon-wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
Make it on the grill
- Preheat your grill to high (400F).
- Grill for 5 minutes on each side.
Notes
This recipe serves 8 and contains 2 net carbs per serving.
- If you're having trouble keeping your rolls rolled up, try skewering them with a toothpick such that you get through the bacon and both pieces of asparagus all at once.
- This dish would work really well with a spicy sauce on the side - consider whipping up a chili sauce or spicy mayo!
- You can make this side dish on the grill! Preheat the grill to high (which should be 400F), and cook for five minutes on each side.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg