• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Feels Like Home™ logo

white magnifying glass on a red circle
  • Shop
    • Christianity Downloads
    • Family Downloads
    • Food & Cooking Downloads
    • Hobbies & Crafts Downloads
    • Learning Downloads
  • All Recipes
    • By Course
      • Appetizers
      • Breakfast
      • Condiments & Spices
      • Desserts
      • Drinks
      • Lunches & Dinners
      • Side Dishes
      • Snacks
    • By Method
      • 30 Minute Meals
      • Oven
      • Stove Top
      • Air Fryer
      • Instant Pot
      • Slow Cooker
      • Copycat Recipes
      • Grill
      • Microwave
      • No Bake
    • By Meat
      • Beef
      • Pork
      • Chicken
      • Turkey
      • Seafood
      • Meatless
    • By Cuisine
      • Asian
      • Italian
      • Mexican
      • Eating after Bariatric Surgery
      • Gluten-Free
      • Vegetarian
      • Copycat Recipes
    • Comfort Food
    • Recipes for Foodie Kids
    • Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals
  • Dinners
    • Beef
    • Pork
    • Chicken
    • Turkey
    • Seafood
    • Meatless
    • Pizza
    • Stir Fry
    • Sandwiches
    • Pasta
    • Salads
    • Soup & Chili
    • Casseroles
    • 30 Minute Meals
    • One Pot
    • Crockpot
    • Instant Pot
    • Grilling
    • Side Dishes
  • Desserts
    • Ice Cream
    • Cakes
    • Cheesecake
    • Pies
    • Cookies
    • Candy
    • No Bake Desserts
  • Holidays
    • Super Bowl
    • Valentine's Day
    • St. Patrick's Day
    • Easter
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Mother's Day
    • Memorial Day
    • 4th of July
    • Labor Day
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year's
    • Birthdays
  • Family
    • Parenting
    • Holidays & Celebrations
      • Birthdays
      • Valentine's Day
      • St. Patrick's Day
      • Easter
      • Mother's Day
      • Father's Day
      • Summer Picnics
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
      • New Year's Eve
    • Kids activities
      • Kids Crafts
      • Christmas Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
      • Christmas Crafts for Kids
      • Christmas Crafts for Tweens & Teens
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • SHOP
  • RECIPES
  • FAMILY
  • FAITH
  • HEALTH
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    See More:   Appetizers Eating after Bariatric Surgery Gluten-Free Recipes for Beginners Side Dishes Weeknight Meals

    Last Modified: Feb 28, 2024 by Tara Gerner Leave a Comment

    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Facebook14PinterestXFlipboard
    14
    SHARES
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    Pinterest Hidden ImagePinterest Hidden Image

    Perfect bacon wrapped air fryer asparagus is a simple recipe! The end result is crisp and tender asparagus spears that make a healthy side dish for any meal or a healthy snack for any time of day. This quick and easy side dish recipe is also low-carb, keto, vegan, Whole30, and Paleo. It's the best way to eat your veggies!

    bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryer basketPin

    I eat a lot of vegetables, but my favorite by far is asparagus. I only buy fresh asparagus (no canned or frozen), and I always roast it. And it's always amazing.

    When I roast it, the asparagus gets really nice and tender and with a slightly sweet taste.

    I was thinking though, would air frying it make it crispy and sweet? The answer, my friend, is YES.

    Air fried asparagus is just as good as roasted asparagus, but different. It gets tender on the inside with a crispy outside. It's so good.

    Bacon-wrapped asparagus in the air fryer basketPin

    What you'll need to make air fryer asparagus wrapped in bacon

    EQUIPMENT

    • Air fryer - There are many different varieties of air fryer. Most will work with this recipe, as long as the basket is big enough to lay the asparagus spears flat on the bottom. I guess you could probably angle them in the basket, but you'd probably have to secure the bacon with a toothpick if it wasn't resting on the bottom of the basket.
    • Basting brush - You'll need this to brush garlic butter over the bacon wrapped asparagus.
    • Cooking spray - You'll need this to spritz the air fryer basket, so that the bacon doesn't stick while you air fry it. Olive oil spray is fine, or you can use any neutral oil.

    INGREDIENTS

    air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus ingredientsPin

    See printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all measurements.

    • Melted butter - You're going to mix the butter with garlic powder and brush that delicious mixture over the bacon wrapped asparagus after you put it in the air fryer basket.
    • Garlic powder - Garlic powder gives this asparagus a wonderful flavor. If you prefer, you could press a couple of fresh cloves of garlic into the melted butter and use that instead.
    • Fresh asparagus - You'll want to rinse the asparagus and trim the spears so that only the tender parts get cooked. Some people say you can snap the tough ends off each spear, but I prefer to use a sharp knife to cut the woody ends off. I think the snapping method wastes a lot of good asparagus. My method to trim asparagus is to use my knife to test the spear in a couple of spots, so that I can find the magic spot where the tender part ends and the tough part begins. Then I just cut off the tough end off the stalk.
      rinse and trim the asparagus spearsPin
    • Uncooked bacon - You'll separate the bacon into strips and wrap each slice of bacon around a small bunch of asparagus.
    • Salt & black pepper - I don't normally add salt and pepper, but you can season the asparagus, the bacon, and/or the garlic butter.

    How to make this bacon wrapped air fryer asparagus recipe

    1. Spray the basket of the air fryer with neutral cooking oil and preheat to 375°F.
    2. Combine melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl.
      use a pastry brush to spread garlic butter on the asparagusPin
    3. Remove the bacon from its package and separate into individual strips.
    4. Wrap one strip of bacon around a group of 3-4 spears of asparagus; depending on your bacon to asparagus ratio – you may have to make adjustments.
      wrap the asparagus in one strip of baconPin
    5. Repeat for the rest of the bacon and asparagus, until all of the asparagus is equally wrapped in all of the bacon.
    6. Place the bacon wrapped asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may have to cook the asparagus in several batches.
      bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryer basket before cookingPin
    7. Use a basting brush to spread the butter and garlic mixture onto the bacon wrapped asparagus.
      brush garlic butter on the bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryerPin
    8. Place the air fryer basket into the air fryer and cook for 12-14 minutes, turning once halfway through, until bacon is crispy.
      bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryer basket after cookingPin
    9. Carefully remove the asparagus from the air fryer basket and let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.
      bacon wrapped asparagus cooked in the air fryer basketPin

    What to do with leftover air fryer asparagus

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

    To reheat and preserve crispiness, place asparagus back in the air fryer at 375°F for up to 2 minutes.

    If you microwave them, they won't be crispy.

    Check out these other delicious side dishes:

    • Garlic Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese
    • Asparagus Mimosa Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
    • Oven Roasted Red Beets with Low Carb Balsamic Glaze and Feta Cheese
    • Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans, Corn, & Tomatoes
    • Cheesy Skillet Corn with Bacon
    • Bacon & Leek Tart
    • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
    • Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
    • Zucchini Noodles with Garlic, Lemon, & Parmesan

    Check out these other air fryer recipes:

    • Air Fryer Glazed Carrots
    • Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms
    • Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
    • Air Fryer Prime Rib with Horseradish Rub
    • The Best Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
    • The Best Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe
    • Homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips
    • Classic Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls (includes both air fryer & oven instructions)
    • Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls (includes both air fryer & oven instructions)
    • Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    • Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

    Recipe

    bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryer basket

    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Perfect bacon wrapped air fryer asparagus is a simple recipe! The end result is crisp and tender asparagus spears that make a healthy side dish for any meal or a healthy snack for any time of day. This quick and easy side dish recipe is also low-carb, keto, vegan, Whole30, and Paleo.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 17 minutes mins
    Total Time 22 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Gluten-free, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 297 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Basting brush
    • Cooking spray

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons butter melted
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 pounds asparagus rinsed and trimmed
    • 1 pound bacon uncooked
    • Salt & pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Spray the basket of the air fryer with neutral cooking oil and preheat to 375°F.
    • Combine melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl.
    • Remove the bacon from its package and separate into individual strips.
    • Wrap one strip of bacon around a group of 3-4 spears of asparagus; depending on your bacon to asparagus ratio – you may have to make adjustments.
    • Repeat for the rest of the bacon and asparagus, until all of the asparagus is equally wrapped in all of the bacon.
    • Place the bacon wrapped asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
    • Use a basting brush to spread the butter and garlic mixture onto the bacon wrapped asparagus.
    • Place the air fryer basket into the air fryer and cook for 12-14 minutes, turning once halfway through, until bacon is crispy.
    • Carefully remove the asparagus from the air fryer basket and let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat and preserve crispiness, place asparagus back in the air fryer at 375°F for up to 2 minutes. If you microwave them, they won't be crispy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg
    Keyword air fryer, asparagus, bacon
    Tried this recipe? Pin it for later!Follow @FeelsLikeHome or tag #FeelsLikeHomeBlog!
    Facebook14PinterestXFlipboard
    14
    SHARES

    More Best Appetizer Recipes

    • Buffalo chicken tacos drizzled with ranch on a white plate with fresh greens
      Buffalo Chicken Tacos
    • A lot of Instant Pot deviled eggs on a wooden cutting board
      How to Make the Best Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
    • a close up of one puff pastry, cranberry, and brie appetizer bite with rosemary and pecans
      Cranberry Brie Appetizer Bites with Puff Pastry
    • a pan of nine of The Best Easy French Dip Sliders with au jus gravy
      The Best Easy French Dip Sliders

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    5 from 3 votes (3 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Tara.

    Harrisburg PA mom blogger Tara Ziegmont
    I'm passionate about helping people to care for themselves and their families by offering a combination of easy & delicious recipes, family fun ideas, and Christian inspiration. If you're tired of feeling so weary and uninspired, you're in good company.

    If you don’t like cooking or don’t think you can cook, you're in the right place. Feels Like Home is all about simple recipes, and I promise you, ANYONE can make them! No one will ever question your cooking ability again.

    I'm so glad you're here!

    Read more about me...

    Facebook icon Twitter icon Pinterest icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon envelope icon

    Recent posts:

    a white bowl full of canned chicken salad and topped with two pecan halves

    Canned Chicken Salad Recipe

    Scallops and pasta with asparagus in a white wine garlic butter sauce on a white plate

    Scallops and Pasta in White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce

    one warm turkey bacon wrap held in a napkin

    How to Make the Best Warm Turkey Bacon Wrap

    Hawaiian burger topped with grilled pineapple and caramelized onions on a sweet Hawaiian roll and cooked on the stove

    Hawaiian Burgers on the Stove

    AS SEEN ON

    a list of the websites where Tara Ziegmont has been featured

    Popular Recipes

    BBQ Chicken Enchiladas
    BBQ CHICKEN ENCHILADAS


    chicken and potatoes cooked in the crockpot
    CROCKPOT CHICKEN & POTATOES


    Pampered Chef Apple Crisp Recipe made with a Cake Mix
    CAKE MIX APPLE CRISP


    chocolate covered donuts
    BAKED OR FRIED CHOCOLATE COVERED DONUTS


    praline pecan pumpkin pie
    PRALINE PECAN PUMPKIN PIE


    heart shaped hand pies with cherry filling
    HEART-SHAPED CHERRY HAND PIES

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms of Use
    • Accessibility
    • No AI

    As seen on

    a list of the websites where Tara Ziegmont has been featured

    Contact Tara


    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy.

    All content provided on Feels Like Home Blog is for informational purposes only. The owner of this site makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site.

    Copyright © 2007-2025 Feels Like Home Blog  | No content on this site, including text and photos, may be reused in any fashion without written permission.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
    Do not sell my personal information.
    SettingsAccept
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    We'd love for you to leave a comment but if you can just give a star rating, too! Click the stars and the Rate Recipe button.

    Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

    This worked exactly as written, thanks!
    My family loved this!
    Thank you for sharing this recipe

    Or write in your own words:

    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.