Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients

• •1 lb fresh asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
• •8 bacon strips
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •½ tsp garlic powder
• •¼ tsp black pepper
• •1 tbsp brown sugar
• •1 tbsp balsamic glaze, for serving

Directions

1. 1Divide trimmed asparagus into 8 small bundles of 4–5 spears each.
2. 2Toss bundles with olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper.
3. 3Sprinkle a pinch of brown sugar along each strip of bacon, then wrap one bacon strip around each asparagus bundle in a tight spiral, securing the ends underneath.
4. 4Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 3 minutes.
5. 5Place bundles seam-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between them.
6. 6Air fry for 9–11 minutes, flipping carefully halfway through, until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender-crisp.
7. 7Arrange on a platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and serve immediately.

💡 Choose medium-thickness asparagus — thin spears overcook before the bacon crisps, and very thick spears stay tough. Regular-cut bacon works best here; thick-cut bacon may not fully crisp in the time the asparagus needs. Balsamic glaze is available in the vinegar aisle at most Canadian grocery stores.

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