Air Fryer Frozen Peas With Prosciutto, Parmesan, and Shallots
Air fryer frozen peas make a delicious side dish easy enough for weeknight and elegant enough for the holiday table. Soft peas are accented by prosciutto, parmesan, and shallots.
Place the prosciutto and shallot into an oven-safe dish that fits in your air fryer
3 Ounces prosciutto, 1 Shallot
Cook on the air fry setting for 7 minutes at 350°F until they start to brown
While that is cooking, in a medium bowl, combine the peas, garlic powder, bouillon powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir to combine
2 Cups frozen green peas, 1 Tsp garlic powder, 1 ½ Tsp chicken bouillon powder, ½ Tsp lemon juice, ½ Tsp salt, ¼ Tsp black pepper
After the 7 minutes have elapsed, add the peas to the prosciutto and shallot mixture in the air fryer, and stir to combine
Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes at 350°F until peas are hot but not overly wrinkled. Check at 3 minutes and then add additional time in 1-minute increments to prevent overcooking
Top with shaved parmesan and serve with additional lemon wedges if desired
¼ Cup shaved parmesan cheese
Notes
You can use any variety of frozen peas, and they do not need defrosting before cooking
Prosciutto may be substituted by pancetta or diced bacon if preferred (or based on what you can find in your local store)
A yellow or sweet onion can be swapped in for the shallot
Feel free to swap in romano or even ricotta in place of the parmesan
All other seasonings may be adjusted to taste, but this is a good starting point!
The salt is optional for if you’re using salt-free bouillon or if you generally like a saltier taste overall
Note that if you want to just make plain peas, you can skip everything else and just cook the peas and desired seasonings (no judgment here - sometimes I just top them with some butter, salt, and pepper). Add about 1 Tbsp of broth or water to the dish to make up for lost moisture and prevent them drying out if you do this
When the peas begin to wrinkle, this means they’re losing moisture and will become dry. Check them frequently and cook in small increments near the end to prevent overcooking
My frozen peas started to wrinkle at 4 minutes in a Ninja air fryer, but other brands may vary slightly
Note that the prosciutto and shallots are cooked ahead so they can caramelize without burning the peas. If you prefer them non-caramelized, you may put them in with the peas instead
Cooked peas should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 3-5 days. I do not recommend re-freezing them after cooking, as the texture will get mealy
You may reheat your previously cooked peas in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 350°F, or in the microwave for about 1 minute, stirring halfway through cooking in both cases, until they reach 165°F for food safety
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, any adjustments made, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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