Air Fryer Spiral Ham – Perfect choice for your holiday dinner table or even your family dinner table! Quick and easy – juicy glazed spiral ham. Perfect for the Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It’s simple to cook a small ham in the air fryer!
Air Fryer Spiral Ham Recipe
This honey and brown sugar glazed ham in the air fryer is perfect for the upcoming holidays. Your guests will absolutely love the sticky sweet slices of juicy ham.
Cooking the ham in the air fryer reduces the cooking time so you can have your meal on the table in less than an hour. The air fryer also cooks the ham so it is nicely browned on the outside yet moist on the inside. There’s nothing worse than dry overcooked ham, wouldn’t you agree? Thankfully with the air fryer, you don’t have to worry about dry ham!
This sweet glazed ham will not disappoint. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and some green peas and you’re all set. Leftovers taste great the next day too!
If you are as big a fan of the air fryer as I am then you must try these recipes; How To Make Frozen French Fries (Link to recipe) and How To Cook Small Potatoes (link to recipe).
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Ham
This air fryer ham will be your new go-to ham recipe. The air fryer cooks it up quickly and evenly so the glaze bakes right in. You’ll get a nice brown exterior and a juicy interior.
Your air fryer is about to be your new best friend. Believe there is nothing this little machine can’t do.
Recipe Ingredients To Make Air Fryer Ham With A Brown Sugar and Honey Glaze
Ham – We used a spiral-cut ham that was between 2 ½ and 3 lbs.
Brown sugar – Any type of brown sugar will work in this recipe. I used light brown. If you find your brown sugar is betting hard you can pick up a special disc designed to keep it moist.
Honey – Any kind of honey will work to sweeten up this ham. If your honey gets crystallized and it won’t pour you can place it in the microwave for a few seconds to liquify it.
Dijon mustard – Make sure to use Dijon mustard and not yellow mustard.
Apple cider vinegar –Apple cider vinegar adds a touch more sweetness.
Cinnamon – Just a pinch of cinnamon is needed for this ham air fryer recipe.
Black pepper – Add freshly ground pepper to taste.
Helpful Tools to Make Air Fryer Spiral Ham
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Air fryer
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Tin foil
How To Make Air Fryer Ham
Step 1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
Step 2. Place the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and black pepper in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until thickened. Be careful not to burn the mixture as it will stick to the pan.
Step 3. Remove the glaze from the saucepan and allow it to cool for a minute or two.
Step 4. Line a baking sheet or rack with tin foil and place the ham in the center.
Step 5. Brush ⅓ of the glaze over the ham, and then wrap the ham tightly in the tin foil. Place into the air fryer for 20 minutes.
Step 6. Uncover the ham, and brush on another ⅓ of the glaze. Cover tightly in tin foil again and return to the air fryer for 20 more minutes.
Step 7. Remove the tin foil, and brush on the remaining glaze.
Step 8. Return the ham to the air fryer for 3-5 more minutes uncovered until glazed nicely.
How Much Ham Per Person?
The typical serving for ham is 1/2 lb. per person. Plan on 1/2 lb. per person and remember, some people will eat a little bit more and some a little bit less.
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Delcious Air Fryer Ham perfect For Many Occasions
- 2 ½ - 3 lb. Spiral cut ham
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Black pepper to taste
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Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
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Add the Swerve, dijon, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and black pepper to a saucepan over medium heat, and simmer until thickened.
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Remove, and allow to cool for a minute or two.
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Line a baking sheet or rack with tin foil and place the ham in the center.
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Brush ⅓ of the glaze over the ham, and then close the ham tightly in the tin foil.
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Place into the air fryer for 20 minutes.
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Uncover the ham, and brush on another ⅓ of the glaze. Cover tightly in tin foil again and return to the air fryer for 20 more minutes.
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Remove the tin foil, and brush on the remaining glaze.
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Return the ham to the air fryer for 3-5 more minutes uncovered until glazed nicely.
All About the Air Fryer
This newest kitchen appliance has become the new go-to appliance for quick cooking and baking.
An air fryer is a countertop appliance that is used as a substitute for deep frying. The fan circulates the air so it cooks meat nice and crisp on the outside while maintaining a soft and tender inside. It also speeds up the baking process, so your special treats are ready in no time at all.
Variations of Air Fryer Ham
- Cook up a bone in ham instead of a boneless ham.
- Add some spice to the glaze by adding red pepper flakes, sriracha, or liquid smoke.
- Serve with a garnish of fresh parsley or cilantro.
Tips & Tricks
- Be careful not to burn the glaze while it cooks or your pot will be a big sticky mess.
- If you don’t have honey on hand, you can substitute maple syrup.
- Make sure to wrap the ham tightly in tin foil so the glaze doesn’t drip on the air fryer.
How to Store Air Fryer Ham
This air fryer ham will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 4 months.
FAQs
Can I glaze an already cooked ham?
Yes, you can apply the glaze and heat the ham so it absorbs the flavors
Does glazing a ham dry it out?
If you heat a ham too long it will dry out. That is the beauty of the air fryer, it cooks up quickly so the ham does not dry out. This recipe also calls for the ham to be wrapped in tin foil which reduces the chances it will dry out.
How to Store Air Fryer Ham
This air fryer ham will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 4 months.
FAQs
Can I glaze an already cooked ham?
Yes, you can apply the glaze and heat the ham so it absorbs the flavors
Does glazing a ham dry it out?
If you heat a ham too long it will dry out. That is the beauty of the air fryer, it cooks up quickly so the ham does not dry out. This recipe also calls for the ham to be wrapped in tin foil which reduces the chances it will dry out.
What to do with Leftover Air Fryer Ham:
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Dice the Ham and add to Scrambled Eggs
Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Add Diced Ham to your Tossed Salad
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