Easy Air Fryer Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Description
Get the best of both worlds! Crispy, salty prosciutto meets tender-crisp asparagus in this incredibly easy air fryer recipe. It's the perfect, minimal-effort side dish or quick, elegant appetizer, ready in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Snap or cut off the tough, woody ends of the 1 pound asparagus.
- Place the trimmed asparagus in a bowl, drizzle with the 1 teaspoon olive oil, and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. if desired.
- Lay one slice of 12 slices prosciutto flat on a cutting board. Place the asparagus spears at one end and tightly roll the prosciutto around the spear in a diagonal direction.
- Preheat your air fryer temperature to 380 degrees F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Carefully place the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundles in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overlap them—this ensures the prosciutto gets crispy. You may need to cook in batches.
- Set cook time for 6-8 minutes. The prosciutto should be golden brown and perfectly crispy, and the asparagus should be tender-crisp.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 868IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg