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With just three ingredients plus salt and pepper and 15 minutes of prep you can make juicy, flavorful Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the oven. Enjoy these asparagus bundles wrapped in salty, smoky bacon as a crowd pleasing appetizer or delicious side dish.

bacon wrapped asparagus served on a round white platter and photographed from above.
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Follow the simple tips and techniques in this recipe and you’ll never have overcooked asparagus or soggy bacon. Adjust the recipe to suit your exact tastes.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the oven ingredients on a white marble board.
  • Asparagus: ideally asparagus spears of similar size
  • Olive Oil: extra virgin olive oil
  • Bacon: ideally thin bacon strips
  • Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Pro Tips and Recipe Options

  • If you like really crispy bacon, be sure to use thin bacon slices. You also have the option to give the bacon a head start. See this Bacon Wrapped Shrimp for how to partially cook bacon.
  • For meatier, leaner bundles, use thin, center cut bacon.
  • If you prefer crisp tender asparagus, partially use the technique above to precook the bacon and reduce the roasting time by a few minutes until the asparagus is cooked to your liking and the bacon is crisp.
  • For thicker stalks of asparagus, you may need to add 1-2 minutes to the baking time.

FAQ

How do you know when asparagus is done in the oven?

When asparagus is tender it will become a deeper shade of green with lightly brown and crispy tips. For spears that still have some crunch, remove from the oven before the tips start to crisp.

What is the best oven temperature for bacon wrapped asparagus?

425˚F is the ideal oven temperature for cooking asparagus bundles wrapped in bacon.

What should I do with leftover bundles?

You can refrigerate leftover bacon wrapped asparagus bundles for up to 2 days. Enjoy them chopped up, warmed in a skillet and tossed with hot pasta or with scrambled eggs and a little cheese.

How should you cook bacon wrapped asparagus?

Cook it in the oven with this simple recipe or on your grill with this Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe.

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How to Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven

Toss trimmed asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each bundle of asparagus (4 to 5 spears each) with 1 slice of bacon. Arrange in a single layer on an oven safe wire rack set inside a parchment lined, rimmed baking sheet. Bake in an oven preheated to 425˚F until asparagus is tender and bacon is crisp, 18-22 minutes. Serve.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven

5 from 5 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 127
Servings: 6 bundles
Tender asparagus and crispy bacon wrapped in bundles and roasted in the oven are a side dish that everyone at your table will love!

Ingredients  

  • 6 strips bacon halved crosswise (see recipe note)
  • 1 pound medium asparagus 20-30 spears
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F. Place an oven safe rack inside a parchment lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup).
  • Place trimmed asparagus in a large bowl or on a second baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
  • Divide asparagus spears into 6 bunches of 4 to 5 spears. Starting about an inch below the tips, wrap each bundle with 1 slice of bacon, pressing or tucking under ends to secure and taking care to minimize areas where bacon overlaps. Arrange bacon wrapped asparagus bundles in a single layer on oven safe rack, leaving some space between each.
  • Bake in preheated oven 18-22 minutes, until asparagus is tender and bacon is cooked to your liking. Serve.

Notes

  1. If you like your bacon really crispy, precook it as I do for my Bacon Wrapped Shrimp or be sure to use thinly sliced bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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16 Comments

  1. Terri H. says:

    5 stars
    I was making a ham also so when I had leftover glaze I brushed it on the bacon .. it was wonderful โค๏ธ

    1. Marissa Stevens says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Terri!

  2. Kim says:

    5 stars
    Very easy and delicious!

    1. Marissa Stevens says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Kim!

  3. Patric says:

    5 stars
    Made this last night for guests and they ate these like candy. Excellent recipe

    1. Marissa Stevens says:

      That’s wonderful to hear, Patric! Thank you for coming back to let me know.

  4. Chef Mimi says:

    Beautiful! I never served these when I catered because theyโ€™re only good warm, but I make them for us!!!

    1. Marissa Stevens says:

      You’re right there, Mimi. Luckily leftovers heat up well!

  5. Valentina says:

    I’m currently sort of obsessing over asparagus because I’m just now seeing big, beautiful spears in the stores again. This recipe is perfection! ๐Ÿ™‚ ~Valentina

    1. Marissa Stevens says:

      I’m with you, Valentina. We eat our weight in asparagus in the spring, lol.

  6. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says:

    5 stars
    This bacon is perfectly cook – crisp, nicely browned, but not overly cooked. And these tasty bundles look terrific!

    1. Marissa Stevens says:

      Thanks so much, Ben!

  7. David @ Spiced says:

    5 stars
    Soggy bacon is the worst!! You get your mind set on this beautiful piece of crispy bacon only to be severely disappointed. Great tips in this post, Marissa – that asparagus is making my mouth water and it’s only 8:30am here!!

    1. Marissa Stevens says:

      Thanks, David. haha…well, it’s great for breakfast too!

  8. angiesrecipes says:

    They look spring perfect and wholesome!

    1. Marissa Stevens says:

      Thanks Angie!