The Best Oven Baked Asparagus wrapped in BACON!
Now, I may not have fancy degrees or know all them bougie culinary terms, but let me tell ya, this dish is pure magic. You’re simply going to combine the crispy goodness of bacon with the tender greens of asparagus, and when ya pop ’em in that oven, oh boy, the flavors just dance together like nobody’s business.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients
- 20 thick asparagus spears (washed & trimmed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil
- seasoning to taste such as black pepper & garlic powder (go easy on the salt)
- 10 bacon slices (cut in half to make the perfect length for each asparagus spear)
What is the best temperature for bacon wrapped asparagus?
400° F seems to be the ideal temperature for making asparagus wrapped in bacon. The asparagus gets tender with lightly brown tips, and the bacon achieves that perfectly crispy texture everyone loves.
How To Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven
Step One
Rinse the asparagus in cold water and trim off the hard and chewy ends. Pat the asparagus dry and then brush will olive oil and season with black pepper, garlic powder and anything else you’d like. Go easy on the salt if you decide to use it as the bacon adds plenty.
Step Two
Cut the bacon strips in half lengthwise, and then wrap each cut piece of bacon around your asparagus. Try to wrap as tightly as possible! The bacon shrinks and loosens up as it cooks.
Step Three
Place the bacon wrapped asparagus on a parchment paper lined sheet pan. Bake at 400° F until the asparagus in tender and the bacon is crisp to your liking, about 20-25 minutes. If you like your bacon extra crispy, you can turn the broiler on for the last few minutes of baking.
Step Four
Enjoy served as the most amazing side dish you’ll ever eat! This bacon wrapped asparagus is wonderful served with steak, chicken, bbq, and seafood. It could also be served as delicious finger food for a family gathering or party. It’s just as good at room temperature!
Grandma’s Pro Tips
- The thinner the bacon you use, the crispier it will become.
- If your asparagus is thin, you can wrap 2-3 spears together in a single slice of bacon.
- I like to wrap the asparagus right on the sheet pan I’ll be using to save on dishes.
- You can prep these bacon spears well in advance to cut down on the hustle and bustle of dinner time.
- If you end up with any leftovers, reheat them in an air fryer set to 390° for about 3 minutes. Enjoy them as is, or you could even chop them up and toss into a breakfast scramble or mix with pasta.
Crispy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 20 thick asparagus spears (washed & trimmed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- seasoning to taste (go easy on the salt)
- 10 bacon slices
Instructions
How to make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven
- Preheat oven to 400° F and prepare a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up.
- After your asparagus is washed and trimmed, brush with a little olive oil, and then season to your liking. I use black pepper, garlic powder, and just a smidge of salt as the bacon is already loaded with it.
- Cut the bacon strips in half length-wise, and then wrap the strips around each asparagus spear as tightly as possible.
- Place them on your prepared sheet pan and cook in the middle rack for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender. If you like your bacon extra crispy, turn the broiler on for the last few minutes of cooking.
Notes
- The thinner the bacon you use, the crispier it will become.
- If your asparagus is thin, you can wrap 2-3 spears together in a single slice of bacon.
- If you end up with any leftovers, reheat them in an air fryer set to 390° for about 3 minutes. Enjoy them as is, or you could even chop them up and toss into a breakfast scramble or mix with pasta.
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