Crispy Beef Bacon Asparagus (Printer-friendly)

Tender asparagus spears wrapped in beef bacon, seasoned and roasted to a crispy finish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 24 medium asparagus spears, trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 8 slices beef bacon

→ Seasonings & Condiments

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Divide the asparagus into 8 bundles of 3 spears each.
03 - Drizzle the asparagus bundles with olive oil and season evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat thoroughly.
04 - Wrap each asparagus bundle tightly with a slice of beef bacon, tucking the ends underneath, and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes until the bacon crisps and the asparagus is tender.
06 - Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan and lemon zest over the bundles while still hot. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did, which is the best kind of dinner party magic.
  • The contrast between tender asparagus and crackly bacon hits your mouth in the most satisfying way.
  • Ready in under 40 minutes from start to finish, with almost all the time spent waiting for the oven.
02 -
  • Don't wrap the bacon too tightly or the asparagus inside will steam rather than roast, leaving you with limp vegetables instead of tender ones with crispy outsides.
  • If your bacon slices are thin, you might need to double them up on some bundles to get that satisfying crunch—thicker bacon practically does the job on its own.
03 -
  • If you want extra crispiness and don't mind a little high heat action, turn your broiler on for the last minute or two—just watch closely so the bacon doesn't char.
  • Pat your asparagus spears dry before assembling; any moisture will steam them rather than roast them, so this tiny step matters more than it sounds.

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