Description
This Air Fryer Ham – Protein rich recipe delivers a juicy, caramelized ham that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or meal prep, it combines sweet and savory notes with a high-protein boost cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 lb fully cooked ham (spiral-cut or boneless)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice or orange juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and juice. Stir until the glaze thickens slightly.
- If using a whole ham, score the surface lightly in a diamond pattern to help the glaze soak in.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham, coating evenly. Reserve the rest for basting later.
- Place the ham in the air fryer basket, cut side down if spiral-cut, and cook for 10–15 minutes.
- Brush the remaining glaze over the ham and cook for another 5–10 minutes until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Let the ham rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a healthier glaze, substitute brown sugar with monk fruit or erythritol.
- Use foil to prevent burning during the first half of cooking, then remove for the glaze to caramelize.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 300°F for 3–5 minutes to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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