Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Tender asparagus spears wrapped in salty bacon, glazed with a buttery, honey-soy drizzle, and roasted to perfection. Whether for a holiday table, a dinner party, or a weeknight treat, this easy dish is guaranteed to steal the spotlight with every bite.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 18 spears asparagus trimmed
- 6 slices bacon thin (avoid thick or extra thick sliced)
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Asparagus Bundles: Divide the asparagus spears into five or six bundles, depending on their size. Wrap one slice of bacon around each bundle, overlapping slightly as you wrap. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place on Baking Dish or Braking Sheet: Arrange the bundles in a casserole dish or place them flat on a baking sheet, toothpick side down.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, smoked paprika, honey, and soy sauce. If the honey is too thick, microwave the mixture for a few seconds to soften. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Coat the Bundles: Brush the glaze over the asparagus and bacon bundles, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Broil for Crispiness: After 20 minutes, switch the oven to broil. Broil the bundles for an additional 4 to 6 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and golden. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove the bundles from the oven, carefully remove the toothpicks, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose Thin Asparagus: Thinner spears cook faster and wrap easily with bacon for even cooking.
- Room Temperature Bacon: Slightly softened bacon is easier to wrap around the asparagus.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Space bundles apart on the baking sheet or air fryer basket for even crisping.
- Use Toothpicks: Secure bacon tightly to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Broil for Crispiness: Watch closely while broiling to avoid burning and achieve perfectly crispy bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
