Air-Fryer Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan

AF-200 Crew Date Night Recipe

Air-Fryer Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan

Simple food done properly. Crisp asparagus wrapped in salty prosciutto, roasted until the ham turns beautifully crisp while the asparagus stays tender with just a little bite. Finished with shaved Parmesan, lemon and black pepper, this is exactly the sort of starter you'd expect in a smart Italian restaurant, yet it's incredibly easy to make at home.

Air-Fryer Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan
Air-Fryer Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan preparation stage

You’ll Need

16 asparagus spears, trimmed
8 slices prosciutto
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
30g Parmesan, shaved
Zest of ½ lemon
Freshly cracked black pepper

To Serve
Lemon wedges
Rocket leaves
Balsamic glaze (optional)

Optional but Dangerous
Toasted pine nuts
Truffle oil
Crispy pancetta crumbs
Garlic aioli

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 190°C.

Toss the asparagus lightly with the olive oil and a little black pepper.

Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthways.

Wrap one strip of prosciutto around two asparagus spears, spiralling from the bottom towards the tip.

Repeat until all the asparagus is wrapped.

Arrange the bundles in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each one.

Air fry at 190°C for 7–9 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the prosciutto is crisp and the asparagus is just tender.

Transfer to a serving plate immediately.

Scatter over the shaved Parmesan and fresh lemon zest while everything is still hot.

Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and, if using, a light drizzle of balsamic glaze or a few toasted pine nuts.

Lad Tip: Don't overcook the asparagus. It should still have a little bite to it. If it goes soft and floppy, you've lost the contrast that makes this starter so good. The salty crunch of the prosciutto and the fresh snap of the asparagus are what make the whole dish work.

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