Air-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan

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Crisp bacon-wrapped asparagus spears air-fried until tender with a nutty parmesan finish. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (low-carb), ready in about 28 minutes, pairs asparagus, bacon, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 13 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Trim asparagus ends and cut bacon into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Step 2: Wrap each asparagus spear with 1 bacon piece, securing with a toothpick if needed. Place in air fryer basket, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
  3. Step 3: Air-fry for 12 minutes until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender-crisp, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated parmesan and cook 1 more minute until cheese melts.

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