Crispy Beef Bacon Asparagus (Printable)

Tender asparagus wrapped in smoky beef bacon, oven-roasted until crisp for a savory bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 24 medium asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 8 slices uncooked beef bacon

→ Seasonings & Oils

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ Garnish

07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
08 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
02 - Divide asparagus spears into 8 bundles, each containing 3 spears.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over asparagus bundles and toss to coat evenly. Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika if using.
04 - Wrap each bundle tightly with one slice of beef bacon, starting just below the tips and spiraling downward to secure. Arrange bundles seam-side down on the prepared rack or baking sheet.
05 - Roast the bundles for 18 to 20 minutes until the beef bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.
06 - Transfer bundles to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 35 minutes but looks like you spent all afternoon impressing guests.
  • The bacon gets impossibly crispy while the asparagus stays tender inside, giving you that textural contrast that makes people reach for seconds.
  • Works as an elegant appetizer, a show-stopping side dish, or even a low-carb weeknight dinner—totally versatile.
  • So few ingredients that you probably have everything already, which is always a win.
02 -
  • If your bacon isn't crispy after 20 minutes, resist the urge to bake longer—instead throw the whole sheet under the broiler for just 1–2 minutes, which crisps the bacon without overcooking the asparagus.
  • A wire rack makes a real difference in bacon crispiness because the hot air gets underneath, but honestly a regular baking sheet works fine if that's what you have.
03 -
  • Pat your asparagus dry before tossing with oil—any water on them prevents proper crisping and creates steam that works against you.
  • If you're making these ahead, wrap the bacon bundles and refrigerate them, then roast when you're ready—they go from fridge to table in about 25 minutes.

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