Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Oven Method)

Bacon-wrapped asparagus is a simple side dish that roasts up crisp in the oven. Each spear is seasoned, wrapped with bacon, and finished with Parmesan—no toothpicks or skewers needed.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagus side dish, asparagus with bacon, bacon-wrapped asparagus, oven bacon-wrapped asparagus

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings servings (2 spears)

Calories 210kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

baking sheet For roasting the asparagus evenly.
tongs Helpful for tossing and flipping the spears if needed.
grater For grating fresh Parmesan on top.
measuring cups and spoons For ingredient accuracy.

Ingredients

16 spears (about 10.5 oz./300 g) asparagus (each stalk about ½-inch/1.3 cm thick)
2 tbsps. (30 ml) olive oil
½ tbsp. (4 g) garlic powder
2 tsps. (12 g) table salt
2 tsps. (4 g) black pepper
16 strips (about 1 lb./454 g) of bacon (standard-cut)
1/4 cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese (grated fresh if possible)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Spread the asparagus spears out on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
16 spears (about 10.5 oz./300 g) asparagus, 2 tbsps. (30 ml) olive oil, ½ tbsp. (4 g) garlic powder, 2 tsps. (12 g) table salt, 2 tsps. (4 g) black pepper
Wrap one strip of bacon around each spear in a spiral. Place them back on the pan with space between each.
16 strips (about 1 lb./454 g) of bacon
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and browned.
Let cool a few minutes, then sprinkle Parmesan over the top and serve.
1/4 cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese

Notes

Use asparagus that’s about ½ inch thick—thinner spears overcook before the bacon crisps.
You can microwave the bacon for 30–45 seconds before wrapping to help it render and crisp more in the oven.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
This dish is best served fresh and doesn’t freeze well after baking.

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Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the brands and products you use.

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