Bacon-wrapped asparagus in the Air Fryer
Crispy bacon bundles around juicy green asparagus that only need 12 minutes in the air fryer. A warm salad with lemon and Parmesan, ready in under half an hour.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Grater
Ingredients
Asparagus and bacon
- 500 g green asparagus Woody ends snapped off
200 g bacon Thinly sliced- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper Freshly ground
To serve
- 1 pcs lemon Grated zest and juice
30 g Parmesan Finely grated- 1 tbsp olive oil For the dressing
- 10 g fresh parsley Roughly chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse 500 g green asparagus and snap off the lower, woody end of each spear. Pat the spears completely dry, so the bacon sticks during cooking.
- Toss the asparagus in 1 tbsp olive oil together with 1 tsp flaky sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper, until they are evenly coated.
- Cut 200 g bacon into strips and wrap 2-3 asparagus spears in each strip, so you get small bundles. Let the tips poke out at both ends.
Cooking in the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C fan.
- Place the bundles in the basket with the bacon seam facing down in a single layer, so they are not sitting on top of each other. Cook them for 7 minutes at 200 °C.
- Turn the bundles carefully and give them a further 5 minutes at 200 °C, until the bacon is crisp and the asparagus still has bite. Cook the dish in two batches if your basket is small.
Serving
- Mix the juice and grated zest from 1 pcs lemon with 1 tbsp olive oil into a light dressing.
- Arrange the warm bundles on a platter, drizzle over the dressing and scatter over 30 g Parmesan and 10 g fresh parsley. Serve straight away, while the bacon is still crisp.
Notes
Tips for a perfect result:
Choose asparagus of roughly the same thickness, so all the bundles are done at the same time. Very thin asparagus needs 2 minutes less, otherwise it goes soft before the bacon is crisp. Variation:
Swap the Parmesan for crumbled feta, or brush the bundles with a little honey for the last 3 minutes for a sweetness that contrasts with the salty bacon. Serving:
Serve as a warm salad on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves, or as a side dish with grilled meat and freshly baked bread. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the dish in two batches.
Choose asparagus of roughly the same thickness, so all the bundles are done at the same time. Very thin asparagus needs 2 minutes less, otherwise it goes soft before the bacon is crisp. Variation:
Swap the Parmesan for crumbled feta, or brush the bundles with a little honey for the last 3 minutes for a sweetness that contrasts with the salty bacon. Serving:
Serve as a warm salad on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves, or as a side dish with grilled meat and freshly baked bread. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the dish in two batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 13gFat: 26gSaturated fat: 9gPolyunsaturated fat: 3gMonounsaturated fat: 12gTrans fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mgNet carbohydrates: 3g
