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- How to Make the Best Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven
- How Long Do I Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus?
- Can You Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Ahead?
- Ideas For Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon, Baked in the Oven
- More Asparagus and Bacon Recipes
- Tools To Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe in the Oven (Crispy!)
I’ve been making this baked bacon wrapped asparagus recipe (and occasionally prosciutto wrapped asparagus) for years, and it occurred to me that I have yet to put it on the blog. It was about time to change that. You can always use more asparagus and bacon appetizers, right?
With other bacon asparagus recipes, I’ve noticed that often times the asparagus is soft before the bacon has had the chance to crisp up. Yuck, who wants soggy bacon? I was on a mission to avoid this.
I’m pleased to report that I found a way! (Part of the trick is the same method I use for foolproof crispy bacon in the oven on its own.) And ever since then, this has been one of my favorite asparagus and bacon recipes. Roasted asparagus tastes wonderful on its own, but bacon adds so much flavor.
In fact, this bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven pretty much tops my list when it comes to paleo asparagus appetizers… and bacon appetizers, too. Even if you’re not a huge fan of asparagus, give it a try.
It’s a good sign when you hear comments along the lines of, “I don’t usually like asparagus but this is really good!” Seriously, asparagus with bacon is so much better than it is plain.
The key to getting the bacon extra crispy is to allow for more air flow around the bacon, which I accomplished by making four adjustments. They were actually incredibly easy and made a big difference in the result.
How to Make the Best Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven
1. Make Narrow Strips of Alternating Asparagus and Bacon
Cut the bacon slices lengthwise, creating extra narrow strips, like this:
Then, wrap them in a pinstripe pattern around the asparagus. You want the edges of the bacon strip to overlap as little as possible. This will help create more air flow around it, which is what you want for extra crispiness.
2. Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a Wire Rack
Instead of a regular baking sheet, use a wire rack on top of a cookie sheet. (I like this one – it’s non-stick, so easy to clean.) It’s such an easy swap to make, and again it helps with that whole air flow thing.
As a bonus, this lets some of the extra fat drip down from the bacon during baking. Not that there’s anything wrong with bacon fat, but doing this actually helps the bacon get more crispy.
Making this yummy asparagus and bacon appetizer just a little lighter is just icing on the cake. You can always re-purpose the bacon grease for something else if you like. I always do – it’s delicious to use for frying things later!
Here is what the asparagus looks like on the rack before going into the oven:
3. Flip Over the Bacon Asparagus Appetizers
Flip the asparagus halfway through baking. This will encourage more even cooking, so that all sides get evenly crispy and don’t burn.
Sure, it’s an extra step, but it only takes a second. If you’re making bacon appetizers, it’s totally worth it to do what it takes to make them crispy!
4. Place the Asparagus Appetizers Under the Broiler
At the end, place the baking sheet under the broiler for a couple of minutes to get the bacon extra crisp. You’ll want to watch it closely, because it can go from golden to burned very quickly!
Just don’t skip this step, because it’s the key to making bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven super crispy.
There you have it. The end result is crispy bacon appetizers with a beautiful presentation, thanks to the “pinstriped” pattern.
Here they are on the rack when they are done (but you can broil them more or less depending on how dark you like your bacon!):
How Long Do I Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus?
How long to bake bacon wrapped asparagus will depend on several factors, including:
- Thickness of the bacon
- Type of pan used – are you using a wire rack or not?
- Oven temperature
On average, it takes about 18 to 22 minutes at 400 degrees F, and then I recommend another couple minutes under the broiler to crisp up the bacon.
Can You Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Ahead?
You can prepare these appetizers a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate until you’re ready to pop them in the oven. I do this all the time when we’re hosting!
However, I don’t recommend actually baking them in advance. Both the bacon and asparagus will get soggy.
If you’re making this bacon wrapped asparagus recipe for an event and it just cools down as it sits, you can return it to the oven under the broiler for a few minutes to get more crisp and reheat.
Ideas For Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon, Baked in the Oven
This baked bacon wrapped asparagus is my favorite way to make asparagus in the oven. It makes a wonderful side dish, or you could cut the asparagus in half to make shorter appetizers.
Personally, I love to make bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven, all year round. Everyone is thrilled to see it on the table for holidays and birthdays during the fall and winter months.
Then, of course you’ve got the spring and early summer time when asparagus season is in full swing. This is one of the few reasons I’m willing to turn my oven on in the summertime!
It’s a win-win, no matter the time of year. You can’t go wrong with an asparagus bacon recipe.
It was one of the first recipes on the site back in early 2016, and is still popular today! In case you’re curious, here’s what the original photo of it looked like:
I like to think I’ve come a long way with my photos, but even back then, it looked impressive and was super easy. Are you ready to make some?
More Asparagus and Bacon Recipes
I’m so glad so many of you are making this bacon wrapped asparagus recipe!
While you’re here – and since I already know you love bacon and asparagus – why not try some others? Here are a few to try:
- Bacon cheeseburger soup
- Brussels sprouts au gratin with bacon
- Bacon wrapped chicken tenders
- Easy cheese asparagus
Tools To Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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- Cookie sheet with wire rack set – This one is non-stick, PTFE/PFOA-free and oven-safe. A must-have for making bacon wrapped asparagus! You can also get a larger one like this for making a double-batch.
Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe in the Oven
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe in the Oven (Crispy!)
This easy bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is baked in the oven, with some tricks for extra crispy bacon. Everyone loves these easy asparagus and bacon appetizers. They're naturally paleo and low carb, too. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Place an oven-safe wire rack (either greased or non-stick) onto a cookie sheet. (These racks work great!)
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt and black pepper to taste. (You don't need a lot of oil, just enough for the salt and pepper to stick.)
- Cut the bacon slices lengthwise to make narrower strips. Wrap each bacon strip tightly around an asparagus stalk, only slightly overlapping the bacon on each stalk (it will shrink during cooking, creating a "striped" pattern). Place seam side down onto the wire rack.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Use tongs to turn over. Bake for 10-15 minutes more, until the bacon is almost crispy. Set the oven to broil, then place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to crisp up more.
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Serving size: 4 pieces
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145 Comments
Kristy
I cooked it about 5-10 minutes longer since I love my bacon crispy but this was so good! Always a solid combo.
Susan Perez
This was absolutely delicious and very quick and easy to make! I will definitely make this again!
Kim
This! Easy and delicious! Not to mention what wonderful flavors!!!
Yata
They came out nicely, but I sautéed/ fryed mine in a frying pan on top of the stove bc the oven took to long to cook the bacon at 350F. They were delicious & my kids loved them!
Cheryl
My husband made these last night and they were DELICIOUS. The bacon was perfectly crispy and the asparagus was almost like a creamy texture which we loved. This is our new go to snack/side dish!
Bonnie Garland
Looks like a great side dish. Only question when using a foil lined baking sheet then putting it in the oven under the broiler will the grease from the bacon smoke or flare up? I rarely use the broiler so rather know before my smoke alarm goes off when I open the door or worse yet see a flame. Thank you in advance for your reply.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Bonnie, The bacon will cook in the oven during the first 20-25 minutes. When you move it in position to use the broiler, it shouldn’t spit as it’s already cooked through.
Vicki W
So good we ate the whole pan.
Amy Huntley
I have never thought of putting bacon and asparagus together. I am so excited to try this! It looks delicious!
Kristyn
My favorite side with so many things!! Who am I kidding, I like making some just to eat! The bacon adds a nice crunch & flavor to the asparagus!
Natalie
Love bacon wrapped asparagus! This is such an easy & quick to put together side! Bacon wrapped anything is always a favorite!
Scotty Irish
Your recipe was a go-to over Rachael Ray, so that ought to tell you I have more respect for you on your own than a hack with an army of minions who write and test these recipes on their own. I loved your recipe, and have used it, however in order to allow for ‘bundled’ asparagus recipe with bacon, I found that par-oven baking for 10-12 minutes helped with trying to keep the asparagus nice and crisp while still getting the bacon crisp as well. I used five spears per bundle, wrapping them all in two pieces of bacon. I never care if my guests ‘brag’ or ‘rave’ on my food, I take the ultimate comfort in seeing them finish them and point and talk amongst themselves! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Energy Mom
My daughters normally don’t eat asparagus but they loved it and finished everything!
Connie Sheorn
Delicious! I even baked them a tad longer for extra extra crispiness – and that was so worth it. I cut the bacon with kitchen shears. Do you know a shortcut?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Connie, That’s a great method! I don’t have any alternatives to kitchen shears or a knife. Enjoy!
JoeBob
Bacon cooked to cardboard texture doesn’t do it for everyone.
Nichole
So excited to try this for dinner!!!
Donna
I absolutely love this recipe so easy and quick to make. My daughter is on keto so this is a perfect little extra side dish that she really loves too and my son-in-law.
John Cassidy
Only problem I didn’t make enough they were gone in about 5 minutes. Awesome
Joyce
I absolutely LOVE this recipe! My husband is not a vegetable lover but he said I could make these anytime! I only have one suggestion for those who don’t want to clean-up… I line my cookie sheet with parchment paper. Makes cleanup a breeze!
Jenn
Beautiful and perfect appetizer- I made it today for the Super Bowl and it came out great on the first try. I did use a tray and did not flip them over because they were unwrapping when I tried that. Thank you!
Pattie B
Hi! Can I use organic frozen asparagus?! Thoughts? Precook bacon halfway? Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Pattie, I haven’t tried it with frozen asparagus. If anything the cook time might be longer so I don’t think you’d want to precook the bacon.
Chandler Nason
Made this last night – very good. Doubled the broiler time for crispier bacon.
Neisa Janner
These were really easy and tasty – but, the asparagus get too soft. Is there any way to get the bacon done without the asparagus getting so soft? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you!
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Neisa, you could partially cook your bacon before wrapping the asparagus.
Carolyn
Soooooo Good and easy!
Christine Williams
Hi there! Very interested in your recipe books! How do I order some?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Christine, Thank you so much!! You can order The Wholesome Yum Easy Keto Cookbook (hardcover) here and the 30 Dinners in 30 Minutes ebook here. Hope you love both of them!
Rosemary Wieliczko
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But ending on a positive note your stories are interting and love you tips.
Sheila Dekker
I just found this Bacon Wrap Asparagus Recipe…. easy to make and delicious!
Jen
This was so delicious! Who thought asparagus could actually be so good and so easy to make! I made them as a side with egg muffins for breakfast and loved them. Will be making this more often in the future! Thank you 🙂
Chaya
Can I make this a day in advance and eat cold the next day?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Chaya, it may not be as crispy but it will still taste great!
Nancy
looks yummy could you do in air fryer? I tried reading all the comments to see if the question had been asked but gave up when I realized that I had gone all the way back to Dec 2017! time and temp if possible to do in air fryer
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Nancy, Yes, you definitely can but I haven’t done official testing to give an exact time for the air fryer.
Alysha
Sooooooooooo I made it, I love it, but I smoke up my house every time. How do I not do that? Lol
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I’m so glad to hear that, Alysha! If the oven is smoking, it’s likely that there are food bits burning on the heating element or somewhere else in the oven (not the pan itself), so a thorough cleaning should take care of it.
Alicia
Can you use frozen asparagus?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Alicia, Yes, you can, but the texture is better fresh. The baking time would be a bit longer for frozen asparagus.
Teri Rice
THANKS SO MUCH FOR YHUS DELICIOUS QUICK RECIPE!!! My grandkids asked me to make it EVERYDAY… it was that GOOD!!!! btw it’s EASY PEASY!!!! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes & the video & hints EXTRA HELPFUL! Again thanks!!!
Yang
Love bacon wrapped asparagus! I usually make them in the frying pan, will try the oven next.
Katie
I’ve had this before and it’s SO good!!! Can’t wait to make it again.
Anne Lawton
I love bacon and asparagus and I loved it when I tried it so I am definitely going to add these to my recipe list!
Megan Stevens
I’m super glad for all your experience and tips so I don’t have to flub it up the first time I make these. So yummy and fun!
Zuzana
Just perfect for us, want to make it again! Hungry already
Kathryn
My favorite foods together! Excited to have this recipe again!
Hope
These is so simple but so tasty – perfect for entertaining!
Jelka
Made these last night. Great flavour, easy to make. What more could I want?
Kelly
You had me at bacon! Yum, this is fab!
Paleoglutenfreeguy
So little effort for so much reward! Wrapping veggies in bacon: brilliant.
Raia Todd
You really can’t go wrong wrapping something in bacon…
Joni Gomes
I’m so happy it’s finally asparagus season so I can make this!!
Mira
What’s not to love when it includes bacon AND vegetables. This is the perfect party platter!
Jean
I love bacon wrapped asparagus and this recipe comes out so perfectly cooked!
Leslie-Anne
One of the best spring paleo appetizers for sure! Good tips, too!
Cheryl Malik
These are so good!!