Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

This easy bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is as easy as it is addictive! Each asparagus spear is wrapped in salty, fatty, crispy bacon and sprinkled with brown sugar for a deliciously sweet and savory side dish.

Bake for just 10 minutes until crispy, mouthwatering, sweet, and glistening. Are you drooling yet?

This bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe is so good, you’ll want to make it all the time. Trust me! But you’ll definitely want to make them for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

It’s the perfect appetizer when the oven is occupied with the main course.

By the way, if you want more simple bacon-wrapped appetizers, see our slow cooker caramelized onion bacon dip and our super-easy bacon-wrapped smokies.

Pin to your favorite appetizer board! ⤵️

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• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
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• Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s utterly tasty! Bacon makes everything better; the asparagus is tender, with crowns that have a delicious nutty flavor, and the brown sugar makes it irresistibly sweet and savory.
• This recipe uses just three ingredients, all of which are very easy to find at most grocery stores.
• Best of all, this recipe is super quick and inexpensive. It takes less than 10 minutes to make, and before you know it, you’ll have a delicious gourmet snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

So let’s go ahead and jump into how to make this delicious bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe. While there are only a few ingredients, each one is super important. Let’s discuss it!

• Asparagus – When looking for fresh asparagus, look for bright green spears with purple hues. The spears should be firm.
• Bacon – Go for regular-cut bacon instead of thick-cut. It’s easier to cut, wrap, and cook in a predictable manner.
• Brown Sugar – We use light brown sugar for this recipe, but dark brown sugar can also work well.

See the recipe card for amounts.

How to Make Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Now that you know what you need for this recipe, let’s talk about how to make it. Below you’ll find instructions accompanied by step-by-step images showing you exactly how to make these bacon-wrapped delights. But first, you’ll want to preheat your oven to 390 degrees.

Cut the bacon down the middle along its length as shown in the image. You don’t need to use a whole slice of bacon for each spear of asparagus.

So, when it comes to asparagus, you don’t want to cut it. Instead, hold them towards the bottom and bend; it will snap. Magical!

Next, you’ll want to wrap each asparagus spear starting at the top just below the crown. As you wrap, slightly overlap the bacon.

Secure the bacon to the asparagus spear using a toothpick as shown in the image below.

Finally, roll the bacon-wrapped asparagus in brown sugar and press it firmly onto the bacon, ensuring it is completely coated. Then place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

When they are done, use a pair of tongs to remove them from the baking pan.

Storage & Reheating

First, you’ll need to cool the asparagus to room temperature. Then place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 10 minutes or until heated through. Or, place them in the air fryer at 390 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes.

Avoid the microwave to prevent sogginess.

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