Air Fryer Asparagus with BBQ Onions and Fries

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

• 1 bunch green asparagus
• 8 to 10 slices vegan bacon
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1/2 tsp steak pepper
• 1 tsp umami seasoning
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• Salt to taste

Seasoned Fries

• 300 g frozen fries
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1/2 tsp steak pepper
• Salt to taste

Stewed Onions

• 2 onions, sliced into rings
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 60 ml Cabernet Sauvignon (or other dry red wine)

Dressing

• 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp umami seasoning
• Pinch paprika
• Pinch steak pepper

Instructions

1. Trim woody asparagus ends. Toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic, paprika, steak pepper, umami, rosemary, and salt. Wrap each spear (or small bundle) with vegan bacon.
2. Toss frozen fries with olive oil, paprika, steak pepper, and salt.
3. Air fry fries at 190 C for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking halfway.
4. Air fry asparagus at 180 C for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy and tender.
5. For onions, melt butter on low heat. Cook onions until soft (about 8 minutes), add red wine and reduce by half, then stir in BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce and simmer until glossy.
6. Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl. Warm briefly if preferred.
7. Plate fries and asparagus, spoon onions on top or on the side, and finish with dressing.