Crispy Prosciutto
Learn how to make Crispy Prosciutto in the oven with just one ingredient. Perfect as a topping for risotto, pasta, salads and more!
A Simple, Foolproof Technique For Crispy Prosciutto
A delicate, silky slice of fresh prosciutto is always magical, but sometimes, we’d rather it be a shatteringly crisp, savory topping. With just a few minutes in the oven, prosciutto transforms into a crunchy garnish that adds texture, flavor and wow-factor to just about anything you sprinkle it on.
Along with Parmesan Crisps, this crispy prosciutto is a beautiful finishing touch to our Risotto Milanese, where its salty crunch is the best counterpoint to the creamy saffron rice. But once you know how easy it is to make crisp prosciutto, you’ll find yourself making it for pastas, soups, salads, eggs and more.
Why You Will Love This Crispy Prosciutto Recipe
- All you need is one ingredient and one pan!
- It’s mostly hands-off and entirely mess-free.
- It adds instant restaurant-like flair to any homemade meal.
Prosciutto Bacon Ingredients
A full recipe card, including exact ingredient amounts, appears at the bottom of this post.
- prosciutto – thinly sliced prosciutto is all you need. Any brand of this salt-cured ham works here, but we actually recommend you DON’T use something super expensive or high-end, like Prosciutto di Parma. Those are best eaten at room temperature, where they’ll practically melt in your mouth. For crunchy prosciutto, a regular supermarket brand is fine.
How To Make Crispy Prosciutto
- PREP. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and lay the prosciutto slices over the parchment, in an even layer. Do it on two pans, or in two batches, if you want to make a large amount.
- BAKE. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until the prosciutto is crisp, then transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. When cool, the prosciutto can be broken into pieces.
Home Chef Tips For How To Crisp Prosciutto
- Prosciutto firms up as it cools, so don’t worry if it seems slightly flexible when it first comes out of the oven.
- Use parchment paper, not foil, to prevent sticking and uneven browning.
- If your prosciutto is in paper-thin slices, check it at 8 minutes.
- There are versions that use a microwave and paper towel to make crispy prosciutto. We’ve tested them and don’t recommend them. The texture isn’t as good as the oven version.
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How To Use Crispy Prosciutto
Crispy prosciutto is one of those finishing touches that quietly steals the show, and makes every dish feel restaurant-worthy without a ton of extra effort. Think of it as really high-class bacon bits. Try it on:
- Pastas – especially ones with lemon, butter or Parmesan, like Creamy Salmon Pasta, Lemon Chicken Pasta, or even macaroni and cheese.
- Soups – use it instead of crispy bacon to garnish Potato Soup With Chicken Broth and any of your other favorite soups.
- Salads – crumble it over salads like Chicken and Spinach Salad in place of bacon.
- Eggs – use prosciutto bacon to top scrambled eggs and omelets.
- Vegetables – sprinkle it over a veggie side dish, like Balsamic Asparagus or Lemon Brussels Sprouts.
- Sandwiches, pizza, a burger, or as a snack! Whatever you can think of!
Storage And Reheating
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to a day.
- Reheat: If needed, re-crisp briefly in a 300 degree F oven or air fryer.
- Freeze: Not recommended, as the texture will become chewy after thawing.
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Crispy Prosciutto Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 slices prosciutto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- Lay prosciutto slices on prepared pan in single layer. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp.
- Transfer pan to rack to cool. When cool, break prosciutto into pieces.
