• Trim ends of asparagus so they are 5-6 inches long. Place in mixing bowl and toss with olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Take 5-6 asparagus spears and one slice of bacon. Wrap bacon around the asparagus. Secure with toothpick if desired. 

Grill

• Heat grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Grill for 10 minutes. Flip and grill for an additional 10 minutes or until bacon is crispy and asparagus is cooked through.

Oven Bake

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set a wire rack on top. Arrange the bundles on the rack, seam-side down, with at least 1 inch of space between each.
• Bake for 18 to 22 minutes in preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender. For extra-crispy bacon, switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes. Watch closely, it goes from crispy to charred in about 30 seconds.

Air Fryer

• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray the basket with oil (or use a perforated parchment liner)
• Place the bundles in a single layer, seam-side down, without crowding. Leave space between each. Most air fryers fit 4 to 6 bundles at a time, so plan on working in batches for larger quantities
• Air fry for 6 minutes. Open the basket and flip each bundle carefully with tongs. Air fry for another 5 to 6 minutes, until the bacon is crispy.

Stovetop

• Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Don't add oil, the bacon will render plenty.
• Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bacon on the bottom is golden and crispy. Using tongs, rotate each bundle a quarter turn. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Rotate again. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes. One more rotation, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until all sides of the bacon are crispy and the asparagus is tender. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate for 1 minute to drain, then serve.