Green Asparagus with Ham and Thy Butter from the Airfryer
Ingredients:
- Green asparagus: 18 pieces
- Raw ham: 3 slices
- Butter: 50 g
- Fresh thyme: 1 tbsp
- Pepper: to taste
Preparation method:
Step 1: Preparing the asparagus
- Rinse the asparagus thoroughly under cold water and cut away the woody ends if necessary.
- Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes.
- Prepare a bowl of ice water and immerse the blanched asparagus in it to stop the cooking process. Drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper.
Step 2: Making thyme butter
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the fresh thyme leaves. Stir well so that the thyme aromatizes the butter. Let it rest for a while.
Step 3: Wrap asparagus in ham
- Halve the slices of raw ham lengthwise.
- Roll three asparagus spears at a time in half a slice of ham. Make sure the ham is firmly around the asparagus, but not too tight.
- Place a sheet of baking paper in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
- Place the asparagus rolls on the baking paper. Depending on the size of your airfryer, you may need to do this in multiple rounds.
Step 4: Airfryer baking
- Set the airfryer to 180°C and bake the asparagus rolls for about 5 minutes until the ham is crispy. Check in between to prevent burning.
Step 5: Finishing and serving
- Carefully remove the asparagus rolls from the air fryer and arrange them on a plate.
- Sprinkle generously with the warm thyme butter and season to taste with a pinch of freshly ground pepper.
Serving idea:
This dish is a festive side dish that goes perfectly with a main course of chicken, fish or potato dishes. Also delicious as part of a buffet or as a snack.
Tip: For extra flavour, add a little lemon zest to the thyme butter, or replace the ham with smoked salmon for a luxurious version.
Enjoy your meal!