Honey Glazed Ham in Air Fryer
Juicy and tender, honey glazed ham in air fryer comes with a sweet coating. Make it for holidays or easy dinners without the oven.
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Ingredients
- 2 ¼ pounds smoked ham (1 kg)
HONEY GLAZE:
- ¼ cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¼ cup raw honey
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 380°F (190°C). Set at 45 minutes.
- Place the smoked ham on a paper-lined wooden plate. Pat dry all the sides of the smoked ham. Score the top and sides of the smoked ham with a diamond pattern without cutting all the way through.
- In a small bowl combine the oil and softened butter. Reserve ⅔ of the butter mixture on a separate bowl.
- Transfer the scored smoked ham onto the Air Fryer tray with two parchment papers. Smother ⅓ of the butter mixture on all sides of the scored smoked ham, between the cuts, then loosely cover with foil.
- Slowly insert the Air Fryer tray with the buttered smoked ham into the middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch. If using an Air Fryer with a basket, place the buttered smoked ham onto the parchment-lined crisper plate. Air Fry the buttered smoked ham for 30 minutes, basting after 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the light brown sugar into the reserved butter mixture and mix to combine. Add the cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Then pour the honey and lemon juice. Mix until the honey is well-combined.
- Brush the honey glaze on all sides of the ham, including between the cuts. Then return the Air Fryer tray uncovered for 10 minutes, basting after 5 minutes.
- Increase the Air Fryer temperature to 396°F (202°C), baste the ham, and continue to Air Fryer for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe uses an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing.
TIPS:
If using a frozen smoked ham, properly thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using.
Remove the smoked ham from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before Air Frying.
The cinnamon and cloves used are minimal and ideal; even if you’re not a fan, add more to taste.
Basting the ham, including between the diamond-shaped cuts, will keep the ham moist and flavorful inside and out.
As recommended by the USDA, fully cooked ham should be reheated at 140°F (60°C) or 165°F (73.9°C), depending on whether the manufacturing plant was monitored by the USDA-FSIS.
This recipe with 2.2 pounds of Honey Glazed Ham makes 4 generous servings. It can be stretched to 6 or 8 servings when served with other side dishes and mains.
Equipment
Measuring Cup
Kitchen silicone brush
Paper towels
Wooden plate
Knife
Kitchen tongs
Baking tray
Air Fryer Tray
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven
