Crispy Beef Bacon Asparagus (Printable)

Tender asparagus wrapped in smoky beef bacon, roasted to crisp perfection for an elegant dish.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (optional)

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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; place a wire rack on top if available.
02 - Divide asparagus spears into 8 bundles of three spears each.
03 - Drizzle asparagus bundles with olive oil, toss to coat evenly, then sprinkle with black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika if using.
04 - Wrap each asparagus bundle tightly with one slice of beef bacon, starting just below the tips and spiraling downward; place seam-side down on the rack or baking sheet.
05 - Roast bundles for 18 to 20 minutes or until 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The bacon gets ridiculously crispy while the asparagus stays tender inside, creating that perfect textural contrast.
  • Takes just 35 minutes from start to table, which means you can impress guests without stressing in the kitchen.
  • Works as an elegant side, a brunch centerpiece, or even a sophisticated appetizer at dinner parties.
  • Naturally gluten-free and low-carb, so it fits into almost any eating style without feeling restrictive.
02 -
  • The bacon won't fully crisp if your oven runs cool or if you skip the wire rack—invest a minute in setting up a rack for that perfect crunch.
  • Don't wrap the bacon too tightly or it'll strangle the asparagus as it cooks; loose spirals let heat circulate and bacon render evenly.
  • If your bacon is thicker cut, add 2 minutes to the roasting time; thinner bacon might be done in 17 minutes.
03 -
  • Snap asparagus by hand instead of cutting it—your hands naturally find the tender-to-woody boundary, eliminating waste and guesswork.
  • If your bundles are unraveling during roasting, secure them loosely with a toothpick through the bacon before roasting, then remove before serving.

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