Air Fryer Savory Glazed Ham (Printer-Friendly)

Boneless ham with brown sugar-pineapple glaze, air fried for a simple, flavorful main course—ideal for any occasion.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Glaze

01 - 30 g unsalted butter
02 - 100 g packed light or dark brown sugar
03 - 120 g canned crushed pineapple with juices
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

→ Ham

06 - 1 boneless fully-cooked ham (1.4–1.8 kg), small enough to fit into air fryer basket

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Pineapple rings

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, crushed pineapple with juice, grated ginger, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve.
02 - Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham diagonally about 2.5 cm deep, creating a diamond pattern by cutting parallel lines 1.25 cm apart, then turning the ham and repeating in the opposite direction.
03 - Place the ham, cut side up, on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Fold the sides of the foil up around the ham to form a bowl, ensuring a double layer to prevent tearing. Transfer to air fryer basket.
04 - Brush half of the hot glaze over the ham, making sure to get into the scored lines. Fold the foil edges over the ham to seal completely.
05 - Set air fryer to 150°C. Cook sealed ham for 20 minutes.
06 - Carefully open the foil. Brush the remaining glaze over the ham. Reseal the foil over the ham.
07 - Return ham to air fryer. Cook for another 20 minutes at 150°C.
08 - Unfold foil to expose the top and air-fry for 3–5 minutes at 175°C, until caramelized.
09 - Carefully remove the ham from the air fryer basket. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with pineapple rings as desired. Serve warm.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - City ham is recommended for ease and moisture, but a small boneless country ham can be used if pre-cooked and soaked per package instructions.
02 - Air fryer ham is best sliced after a brief resting period to maximize juiciness.
03 - If needed, cut a large ham into smaller pieces to fit your air fryer basket.
04 - Add whole cloves into the scored diamonds for additional aroma and flavor.

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