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    Recipes » Side Dish

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven

    Published: Mar 7, 2022 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Marissa Stevens · 14 Comments

    Gluten FreeLow CarbPaleoWhole30

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    bacon wrapped asparagus served on a round white platter

    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.

    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.

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    • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Ingredients
    • Pro Tips and Recipe Options
    • FAQ
    • Try These Other Asparagus and Bacon Recipes
    • How to Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven
    • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven
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    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.

    Try These Other Asparagus and Bacon Recipes

    • Lemon Garlic Asparagus
    • Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
    • Asparagus Nicoise Salad
    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
    • Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

    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.

    raw asparagus spears on a baking sheet tossed with oil salt and pepper.
    raw asparagus spear bundles wrapped in bacon on a baking sheet.
    roasted bacon wrapped asparagus bundles on rack in baking sheet.
    bacon wrapped asparagus served on a round white platter and photographed from above.

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven

    Marissa Stevens
    Tender asparagus and crispy bacon wrapped in bundles and roasted in the oven are a side dish that everyone at your table will love!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 bundles
    Calories 127 kcal

    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: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword easy, fast, game day, keto, low carb, party food
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    1. Kim says

      July 30, 2022 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        July 31, 2022 at 11:13 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed these, Kim!

        Reply
    2. Patric says

      June 29, 2022 at 7:48 am

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

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        June 29, 2022 at 11:34 am

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

        Reply
    3. Chef Mimi says

      March 11, 2022 at 7:14 am

      Beautiful! I never served these when I catered because they’re only good warm, but I make them for us!!!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 15, 2022 at 10:58 am

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

        Reply
    4. Valentina says

      March 09, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      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! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 15, 2022 at 10:58 am

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

        Reply
    5. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says

      March 08, 2022 at 11:37 am

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

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 15, 2022 at 10:58 am

        Thanks so much, Ben!

        Reply
    6. David @ Spiced says

      March 08, 2022 at 5:19 am

      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!!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 15, 2022 at 10:59 am

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

        Reply
    7. angiesrecipes says

      March 07, 2022 at 7:06 am

      They look spring perfect and wholesome!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 07, 2022 at 10:35 am

        Thanks Angie!

        Reply

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