Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus with Garlic

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Crispy asparagus spears wrapped in smoky bacon, finished with a garlic-infused butter glaze. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (keto, low-carb), ready in about 23 minutes, pairs asparagus, bacon, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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: 8 min Serves 2 American cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Trim asparagus ends and cut bacon into 1-inch strips.
  2. Step 2: Wrap each asparagus spear with 1 bacon strip, securing with a toothpick. Place in air fryer basket, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Air fry for 8 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender-crisp, then remove toothpicks.
  4. Step 4: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour over asparagus and toss gently.

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