AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS | THE COUNTRY COOK

AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS | The Country Cook image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bundles asparagus spears ((about 30 spears total))
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 Pinch red pepper flakes ((optional))
6 strips of bacon

Steps:

Wash and trim off the woody part of the asparagus spears. Tip: If you hold an asparagus spear between two fingers and bend it lightly, the asparagus will naturally bend at the part that needs to be removed. You can snap it right off. Dry the asparagus with paper towels.
Add trimmed asparagus spears to a medium bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Mix until the asparagus spears are coated.
Separate the asparagus spears into 6 individual bundles. Take a piece of bacon and wrap it around each bundle.
Place the asparagus bundles in your air fryer basket. This may need to be done in batches if you have a smaller air fryer basket. Note: Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket or the air will be unable to circulate to properly cook the asparagus.
Air fry at 360F degrees for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is cooked to your liking.