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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Keto Snacks Recipes

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe (Baked, BBQ, or Fried)

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    bacon wrapped asparagus baked and on a white plate

    A perfectly simple, healthy recipe, for bacon-wrapped asparagus. It is the perfect dish to entertain guests this holiday season.

    This simple and tasty low-carb recipe can be cooked in the oven, in a frying pan, or on the BBQ and is the perfect side dish for chicken, beef, pork, and BBQs.

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    Keto bacon-wrapped asparagus baked, fried, or BBQ.
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    Do you need to cook the bacon?

    No, you don't need to cook the bacon before it is wrapped around the asparagus. The bacon cooks in the oven, frying pan, or BBQ until it is golden brown and crispy.

    Instructions

    Low-carb bacon-wrapped asparagus can be cooked in the oven, under the grill, or on the barbecue for summer.

    Many bacon-wrapped asparagus recipes are difficult because you need to get the balance right between crisping the bacon and not overcooking the asparagus.

    This baked asparagus recipe is easy because you will part-cook the asparagus first.

    Step 1 - Part-cook the asparagus

    Snap the end off each asparagus stem. This will prevent the woody part of the asparagus from being eaten.

    After preparing the asparagus, partly cook in boiling water for a few minutes until soft, but a little crunch remains in the center.

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    Part cook the asparagus

    Step 2 - Wrap the asparagus with bacon

    Place two asparagus spears on each bacon slice. Season with salt and pepper. Roll up and place on a prepared baking tray that has been oiled.

    Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil (optional).

    bacon wrapped asparagus ready to cook

    Step 4 - Cook

    The bacon-wrapped asparagus spears can be baked in the oven, fried in a skillet, or grilled on the BBQ in a baking dish covered with aluminum foil.

    How to cook bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven

    Bake at 180C/350F for 15 minutes, or until golden and the bacon is cooked and crispy. Turn once during cooking to ensure the bacon is crispy on all sides.

    How to cook bacon wrapped asparagus in a frying pan

    Pour some oil into a large skillet or frying pan. On medium-high heat, cook the asparagus wrapped in bacon for a few minutes on each side until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.

    How to cook bacon wrapped asparagus on the BBQ

    Preheat the BBQ grill to medium-high heat. Cook the asparagus wrapped in bacon for a few minutes on each side until the bacon is smokey, crispy and golden brown.

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    Asparagus and bacon cooked on the BBQ.

    This keto side dish will even please the most ardent carb-lover and it's the perfect healthy snack too.

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    Serving

    Serve it as an appetizer, side dish, a light lunch, or finger food with a dipping sauce such as magic 1-minute mayonnaise, creamy mushroom sauce, or avocado lime dip.

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    Asparagus wrapped in bacon can be served as hors d'oeuvres and a full platter would look beautiful to take to friends. And for a luxurious breakfast, dip asparagus in soft-boiled eggs instead of toasted soldiers.

    Recipe FAQ

    How do you know when asparagus is cooked?

    Remove one asparagus stalk once you can see the color begin to change. Asparagus will be bright green and still firm, but not soft or bendy.

    Asparagus doesn't take long to steam/grill/boil/fry. You want the asparagus to remain slightly crunchy, but not raw, in the middle. 

    Can you prepare bacon-wrapped asparagus in advance?

    Yes, all the preparation can be done in advance. The asparagus can be wrapped in bacon and placed in the baking tray, ready to cook once guests arrive. Alternatively, they can be cooked before guests arrive and have a platter ready to go.

    Can I cook asparagus in the air fryer?

    Asparagus needs to be boiled in water to make them tender, but once they are cooked, they can be wrapped in bacon and then cooked in the air fryer to make the bacon crispy and crunchy.

    What other options/variations are there?

    Sprinkle onion flakes over the top once baked.
    Sprinkle lemon pepper over the asparagus before wrapping them in bacon slices.
    Add grated/shredded parmesan cheese onto each slice of bacon to give a cheesy crust.

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    Simple bacon wrapped asparagus - baked in the oven

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    Bacon wrapped asparagus recipe

    Keto bacon wrapped asparagus baked, fried, or BBQ. - made with 5 ingredients and 4 easy steps. Perfect healthy recipe for entertaining over the holiday season.
    Servings: 6
    NET carbs: 0.8g
    Author: Libby Jenkinson
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Category: Appetiser. Dinner. Snacks. Vegetables
    Diet: Diabetic. Gluten Free
    Gluten Free. Grain free. LCHF. Low Carb. No Sugars. Wheat Free
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    Ingredients

    • 12 asparagus spears
    • 6 slices bacon
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • +/- salt and pepper

    Optional

    • homemade mayonnaise

    Equipment

    • Baking sheets - non stick

    Instructions

    • Remove the bottom inch from the asparagus spears then place them into a large saucepan. Add enough boiling water to just cover the asparagus and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. You want the asparagus to remain slightly crunchy, but not raw, in the middle. Remove from the heat and drain.
    • Place each bacon slice on a chopping board and place 2 cooked asparagus spears on top.
    • Season with salt and pepper then roll the asparagus with the bacon slices and place each one in an oiled baking dish. 
    • Bake at 180C/350F for 15 minutes, or until golden and the bacon is cooked and crispy.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Bacon wrapped asparagus recipe
    Serving Size
     
    1 serve ( serves 6)
    Amount per Serving
    NET carbs
     
    0.8
    g
    Total Carbohydrates
     
    1.5
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.7
    g
    3
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.6
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    3.5
    g
    7
    %
    Fat
     
    8.8
    g
    14
    %
    Sodium
     
    146.3
    mg
    6
    %
    Potassium
     
    108.2
    mg
    3
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    250.1
    IU
    5
    %
    Vitamin B1
     
    0.1
    mg
    7
    %
    Vitamin B6
     
    0.1
    mg
    5
    %
    Vitamin B12
     
    0.1
    µg
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1.8
    mg
    2
    %
    Vitamin D
     
    0.1
    µg
    1
    %
    Vitamin E
     
    0.5
    mg
    3
    %
    Vitamin K
     
    13.3
    µg
    13
    %
    Calcium
     
    8.8
    mg
    1
    %
    Folate
     
    16.6
    µg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    0.8
    mg
    4
    %
    Magnesium
     
    7.1
    mg
    2
    %
    Selenium
     
    5.2
    µg
    7
    %
    Zinc
     
    0.4
    mg
    3
    %
    % Daily Value*
    -
    Calories
    98.1
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Anne Mac

      November 25, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Lovely side dish that looks really festive, I plan on bringing this to a family Chrimas celebration. Served this time with the grain free Prk Schnitzel and mushrooms fried in ghee and heavy cream. So yummy.

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        November 25, 2018 at 10:35 pm

        Aw man - I'm coming over to your place!!! 🙂

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    2. Jason S.

      January 06, 2018 at 2:11 pm

      I made this tonight as a side dish however, the Italian Deli where I got my prosciutto sliced smaller pieces so, I opted to get a bit of capicolla as well. I used both in this dish and it turned out fantabalus!!! 10 out of 10 will cook again. =)

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    3. Jenny

      November 25, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      I wrapped single asparagus in Australian pork prosciutto and fried them and they were amazing. Forgot to do the parmesan and cream thingy ,so next time they will be even more delish

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    4. Kim

      November 25, 2017 at 4:01 am

      Hi Libby. I saw this pin and had to come and comment. First, I love proscuitto wrapped asparagus and so do my kids. But what I really wanted to say is the the photo of the asparagus on the black plate is lovely. The back lighting kisses the asparagus in a very appealing way. It's just beautiful.

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        November 27, 2017 at 11:21 am

        I'm so glad you loved these Kim. They truly are a special, easy low-carb. snack or meal, especially for visitors and guests.

        Reply
    5. Vince

      November 18, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Nice and simple (with great photography - as always). Sometimes the easy recipes are the best, especially if you're short on time or energy.

      Reply

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