Fried Asparagus With Bacon Recipes

PAN FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim woody ends of asparagus.
• Heat bacon grease in pan over medium high heat, or electric skillet.
• Add asparagus to pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until bright green and a little browned. Turn frequently.
• Remove and eat at once with a grinding of salt and pepper, or cool to eat with a salad.
• Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice if you wish.

BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place asparagus on a sheet of waxed paper; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until bacon is crisp, 4-6 minutes on each side. Discard toothpicks.

AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat air fryer to 350-degrees F.
• Collect asparagus into 8 bundles of 2 or 3 pieces. Wrap each bundle in a slice of bacon and transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining bacon.
• Working in batches, place the bundles in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
• Serves: 4 ; Calories: 69; Total Fat: 3 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams; Sugars: 2 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Sodium: 149 milligrams; Cholesterol: 10 milligrams; Fiber: 2 grams.

ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• On a baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of the oil and the salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast until the asparagus is tender, 10 to 13 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the bacon drippings, mustard, vinegar, honey and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until combined.
• To assemble: Plate the asparagus. Sprinkle with bacon and feta, and drizzle with Dijon dressing. Finish with flaky sea salt. Serve warm.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND CRISPY SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Combine both vinegars in a medium bowl. Add shallots and let sit, tossing occasionally, 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off fat; reserve for another use (scrambled eggs!). Wipe out skillet; reserve.
• Fit a medium pot with thermometer and pour in oil to come 2" up sides of pot. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 300°F. Whisk flour and cornmeal in a shallow bowl. Dredge shallots in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt.
• Heat reserved skillet over medium-high. Swirl remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in pan to coat (this keeps food from sticking); pour out excess. The oil should be shimmering-if it's not hot enough, the asparagus will steam not caramelize. Add asparagus, season with salt, and cook, tossing, until almost cooked through, about 1 minute. Add bacon and 1 Tbsp. water; cook, tossing, until asparagus is cooked through, about 30 seconds. Add soy sauce; toss to coat. Serve topped with shallots.

AIR-FRYER BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. Coat asparagus with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks. , Place asparagus on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until bacon is crisp, 5-7 minutes on each side. Discard toothpicks.

ASPARAGUS WITH BACON, RED ONION, AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to about 4 inches from heating element and heat broiler.
• Toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper, then lay spears in single layer on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Broil, shaking pan halfway through to turn spears, until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cool asparagus 5 minutes and arrange on serving dish.
• Fry bacon strips in medium skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• Whisk onion, vinegar, parsley, and oil in small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus, sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.

BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Divide the asparagus spears into 8 bundles. Wrap each bundle in the middle of the spears with one piece of bacon. Place the bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until the bacon is fully cooked, about 25 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and stir. Cook until the mixture is golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 1 minute. Stir in the mustard powder, onion powder, nutmeg and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time and continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted, then take off the heat.
• Carefully transfer the bacon bundles to a serving platter. Pour the cheese sauce over the asparagus and sprinkle with the fried onions. Serve warm.

FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Discard grease.
• Melt butter in the same skillet.
• Cook and stir asparagus and shallot with salt and black pepper in melted butter and bacon. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer asparagus mixture to a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.