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asparagus spears wrapped in prosciutto and roasted
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Air Fryer Asparagus

This easy recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus is made with 4 basic ingredients, with an optional Parmesan cheese sprinkle.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 105kcal
Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

  • 12 asparagus spears
  • 6 slices prosciutto
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Prepare

  • Hold one asparagus spear with one hand on each end. Bend up and away from you, towards the flat end of the spear. When it snaps, use that spear as a guideline and chop the rest of the spears to match it in length.
  • Slice the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise.

Assemble

  • Wrap one half of a prosciutto slice around one asparagus spear, in a spiral fashion. Set aside, and repeat with remaining prosciutto slices and asparagus spears.
  • Brush each wrapped spear with olive oil, and season with black pepper.

Air Fry

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray (we like to use an olive oil or avocado oil spray).
  • Add wrapped asparagus spears in a single layer, leaving a little bit of room for the hot air to circulate between each spear. If needed, you can cook these in batches.
  • Air fry for 8 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, with crispy tops, and the prosciutto is golden.

Garnish and serve

  • Sprinkle cooked asparagus spears with grated Parmesan cheese if desired, then serve hot.

Notes

  1. Feel free to adjust the recipe to reflect the amount of asparagus spears you have. 
  2. Exact cooking time may vary, depending on your air fryer model, and the thickness of your asparagus.

Oven Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Assemble asparagus spears as directed.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Garnish and serve.

Grilling Directions:

  • Preheat grill over MED HIGH/HIGH heat.
  • Assemble asparagus spears as directed.
  • Grill for 8-12 minutes.
  • Garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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