Asparagus Spears — Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Name: Asparagus Spears — Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 12 to 16 spears
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus (thick spears work better for wrapping), trimmed; 6 to 8 slices prosciutto, each cut in half lengthwise; Olive oil spray; Black pepper; Optional: shaved parmesan after cooking

Yield

Prep

Total

12 to 16 spears

13m

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This is prosciutto-wrapped asparagus: thick spears wrapped in salty, crispy cured ham. The air fryer delivers perfectly cooked asparagus and crisp prosciutto in minutes. On this page, you'll find the easy steps, ingredient list, and precise timing.

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus (thick spears work better for wrapping), trimmed
6 to 8 slices prosciutto, each cut in half lengthwise
Olive oil spray
Black pepper
Optional: shaved parmesan after cooking

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Steps

01Trim the asparagus.
02Take a half-slice of prosciutto and wrap it in a spiral around each spear, from the middle to the tip. Leave the bottom exposed as a handle.
03Spray lightly with oil. Season with pepper only. The prosciutto is salty enough.
04Ready for the air fryer.

Thick asparagus works better because thin spears snap when you try to wrap them. The prosciutto crisps and shrinks around the asparagus, essentially becoming a salty, crunchy casing. No salt needed because prosciutto is heavily salted already. Add pepper and a shower of shaved parmesan after cooking.

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How to Air Fry It

Temp

Cook

Prep

Flip?

375°F

Yes

01Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
02Wash and trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears.
03Toss the spears with olive oil and the Lemon Herb or Garlic Parmesan seasoning.
04Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
05Cook for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
06Check for tenderness and crispy tips, cooking 1-2 more minutes if needed.
07Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.