Crispy Beef Bacon Asparagus (Printable)
Tender asparagus wrapped in savory beef bacon, roasted until crisp with smoky flavor and a tender bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 24 medium asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
→ Meats
02 - 8 uncooked beef bacon slices
→ 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
# How to Prepare:
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 into 8 bundles of 3 spears each.
03 - Drizzle asparagus bundles with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and optional smoked paprika.
04 - Wrap each asparagus bundle tightly with one slice of beef bacon, starting just below the tips and spiraling downward. Place bundles seam-side down on the prepared rack or baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, 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 -
- It looks fancy enough for dinner guests but takes barely 35 minutes from fridge to table.
- The bacon gets impossibly crispy while the asparagus stays tender inside, hitting two textures at once.
- No gluten, no dairy, and naturally low-carb—it works for almost every dietary preference.
02 -
- Soggy bacon is the enemy—a wire rack makes all the difference because it lets hot air circulate underneath instead of letting the bundles sit in their own grease.
- Don't skip trimming the asparagus ends; they're actually woody and won't soften no matter how long you roast them, so pinch the bottom and break where it naturally snaps.
03 -
- Pat your asparagus completely dry before seasoning—any water on the spears will steam them instead of letting them roast, which ruins the whole crispy-tender balance.
- If you want an extra-crispy finish, hit the bundles under the broiler for one to two minutes at the very end, but watch them like a hawk because bacon goes from crispy to burnt in seconds.