Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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This turkey bacon wrapped asparagus is the perfect gluten free, low carb recipe to try and bring on your dinner table.

It can be a great snack or a side dish that you can put together in just a few minutes, and with its flavor and the perfectly crispy texture, you’ll find yourself coming back for more.

It is a total winner when you’re looking for healthy, nutritious and delicious recipes that you can make for the entire family and enjoy on a nice weekend afternoon.

Why I Love this Recipe

Asparagus is a fantastic vegetable in my opinion! When cooked the right way, it can taste delicious, and can be amazing side dish to a lot of different mains.

Another plus is the fact that you can actually customize this recipe to your liking too. I usually stick to this simple recipe, but sometimes, when I’m in the mood to experiment, I like to change things around and play with the seasonings and toppings too!

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Cooking Time

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients For the Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

To make these turkey bacon wrapped asparagus, you’ll need just 6 simple ingredients.

• 1 lbs. asparagus (trimmed)
• 8 strips of turkey bacon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp onion powder

How to Make the Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Once you have your ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to make these turkey bacon wrapped asparagus bundles.

Step 1: Prep your Oven

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking tray with nonstick spray. You can also use an oven safe wire rack if you want to.

Step 2: Trim Asparagus Spears

Wash and trim your asparagus and place them on a deep baking tray.

Step 3: Season the Asparagus Stems

Sprinkle the olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder over the asparagus. Make sure to mix in with your hands, so all asparagus are coated with the oil and seasoning.

Step 4: Prepare Asparagus Bundles and Wrap them

Then divide the asparagus in 8 bundles and wrap each bundle with a slice of the turkey bacon.

Step 5: Bake the Asparagus in the Oven

Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes and make sure to flip them over halfway through. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks to Make the Turkey Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Think you’re ready to give this recipe a try? You might want to keep these little tips and tricks handy before you do.

• Remember to wrap the asparagus bundles with the turkey bacon strip tightly before you lay them on the baking sheet. Doing this will ensure that the bundles don’t fall apart during the cooking process.
• If you seem to have thicker stalks of asparagus, you can cut them in half lengthwise and then use them for the recipe. Make sure you get rid of the woody ends though, as they don’t have much flavor.
• You can also choose to cut the turkey bacon slices lengthwise, and individually wrap the asparagus spears instead of bundling them up.
• I like to use extra virgin olive oil for this recipe, because I find that it lends so much more flavor, but you can stick to using regular olive oil too, if that’s what you prefer.
• If you don’t have the garlic powder and onion powder that the recipe calls for, you can just use a dash of garlic salt to bring out the flavors of the turkey bacon and the asparagus stalk.
• A dash of BBQ sauce can also lend tons of flavor to these asparagus spears.
• When I want to make these turkey bacon wrapped asparagus extra crispy, I like to sprinkle a bit of Parmesan cheese on the top, and then bake it in the oven for an extra minute.
• You can also use some brown sugar to bring in some sweetness and get a nice bit of caramelization to these wrapped asparagus.
• I also think some crumbled goat cheese would be an excellent topping to these bacon wrapped asparagus stems.

How Do I Store Leftover Bacon Wrapped Asparagus?

The best way to store your leftover bundles is to allow them to cool down completely before you transfer them to an airtight container.

These can then be refrigerated for 2-3 days, and reheated in a skillet or in the oven- all depending on your preference.

If you’re reheating the asparagus wrapped in turkey bacon, remember to use a parchment paper rimmed baking sheet, and keep the oven temperature low.

Can I Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in a Cast Iron Skillet?

You sure can! You can cook bacon wrapped asparagus bundles in the cast iron skillet or your Air Fryer too!

Just remember not to overcrowd the pan or the Air Fryer basket, and cook the wrapped asparagus on medium heat, so that the stems are cooked to perfection.

How to Serve Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

The best way to serve these delicious turkey bacon wrapped asparagus is to transfer them to a serving tray after you’ve allowed them to cool down slightly on the wire rack.

You can team them up with a nice dipping sauce on the side if you want to.

More Asparagus Recipe Ideas

Inspired and looking to try out some more delicious asparagus recipes? Here is a quick list of some recipes you might want to try out.

• Vegan Instant Pot Asparagus Soup
• What Does Asparagus Taste Like?
• Instant Pot Asparagus
• Creamy Lemon Instant Pot Chicken Breast With Asparagus