Air fryer ham comes out juicy, tender, and perfectly glazed every time!
This recipe takes a whole smoked ham and cooks it in a sweet, citrusy glaze made from brown sugar, orange juice, honey, and dijon. The result is ham that is hot, sweet, and ready in minutes! Perfect for the holidays, Sunday dinner, or anytime a hankering for ham hits!
Why We Love It?
- Most hams come pre-cooked, so all that’s needed for this quick air fryer recipe is a sweet and savory glaze like this one.
- This quick and easy recipe makes ham taste like it’s been roasting for hours in the oven!
- Ham is delicious, nutritious, and so versatile! Even spiral smoked hams can be cooked to juicy perfection!
Ingredients & Variations
SMOKED HAM: Most hams are fully cooked before they go to market. For this recipe, any smoked ham up to 3 pounds will work in this recipe!
GLAZE: This sweet glaze is made from honey, brown sugar, a citrus juice like orange (or pineapple), and a dash of Dijon mustard makes a sweet-savory glaze. Maple syrup can be used in place of honey.
How to Cook Air Fryer Ham
- Cook foil-wrapped ham in the air fryer (as per the recipe below).
- Remove from the air fryer and brush on the prepared glaze. Open the foil and cook more until it reached the desired internal temperature.
- Remove ham from the air fryer and let it rest. Cut and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Savory ham steaks can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Serve a slice hot on its own or cut into cubes for a breakfast burrito, salad, or soup!
Ham steak sandwiches with cheese are always a hit! Assemble, wrap, chill, and they’re ready for grab-and-go lunches and post-workout snacks!
Leftovers
Honey glazes air fryer ham will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Enjoy it cold or warm it up in the air fryer until it is crispy on the edges again. Slices can be frozen between sheets of parchment paper in a zippered bag for up to 4 months, although once, thawed, they might not be as firm.
Leftovers are so good to add to a mini egg, ham, and cheese quiche, or an air fryer ham, egg, & cheese hot pockets
More Ham Recipes in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Ham Steaks – Sweet and savory
- Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese – Filling
- Instant Pot Southern Style Pinto Beans w/ Ham – A Southern favorite
- Air Fryer Ham, Egg, and Cheese Sliders – So easy
Honey Glazed Air Fryer Ham
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small smoked ham about 3 pounds
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice or pineapple juice
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F.
- Wrap ham in foil ensuring that the ham doesn't touch the top of the air fryer. If it does, it can be cut in half horizontally.
- Place the wrapped ham in the air fryer ensuring the seam of the foil is at the top. Cook the ham for 25 minutes.
- Mix the glaze ingredients together in a small bowl and brush over the ham.
- Reseal the foil and cook an additional 10-15 minutes. The ham should reach 135°F.
- Open the foil and cook an additional 5-10 minutes to brown the glaze.
Notes
Rest 10 minutes before serving. This ham will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Slices can be frozen between sheets of parchment paper in a zippered bag for up to 4 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
© EverythingAirFryer.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited.
Like our recipes?
Follow us on Pinterest!
REPIN this Honey Glazed Air Fryer Ham
