Make a very easy ham with this Air Fryer Ham, it’s naturally gluten-free and simple to make with a little bit of brown sugar!
Air Fryer Ham is very easy to make in your Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi, it is simply being warmed up in the machine as opposed to the oven.
This recipe will use a pre-cooked boneless ham. We also used a spiral ham which is much easier to slice as it will just fall apart and can easily be pulled apart to serve.
Air Fried Ham is so simple to make and only takes about 30 minutes, we used pre-cooked ham. It can be glazed with your choice of glaze or with brown sugar rubbed right in on top.
This ham cooks so quickly that it can easily be a weeknight dinner or served for holiday dinners, it’s completely up to you!
Tips for Making Air Fryer Ham Recipe:
If you are using the glaze that comes with the ham or your own, it is best to use aluminum foil or parchment under the ham inside the air fryer basket. Be sure there is still room on the sides or bottom for the hot air to flow throughout the air fryer or Ninja Foodi.
It’s very important to remember to make sure that your ham is already sitting on top of the aluminum foil or parchment before turning on the air fryer. The paper and foil need to be weighted down to avoid blowing into the heating element.
By using aluminum foil or parchment paper, you will also prevent your air fryer basket from getting too dirty or sticky.
There are many types of parchment paper options on Amazon too, there are different shapes that can be purchased to fit your specific air fryer.
If you are planning to use a glaze and make a glazed ham, then you must use aluminum foil under your ham to cover the basket of the air fryer. This will allow you to pour the glaze on the top of the ham and then the sticky glaze will be caught in the foil instead of the air fryer basket.
This recipe was made with a 3-pound ham; however, a larger or smaller one can be used, but it needs to fit the basket of your machine.
Remember that all air fryers tend to heat differently, so it is important to use a meat thermometer to be sure the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F.
Bone-in Ham can be used as well, simply keep the instant-read thermometer in hand to be sure to check the internal temperature.
This is a great recipe to add to your list of Ninja Foodi Recipes too!
More Air Fryer Holiday Recipes:
Over the years we have made full meals for our entire family using the air fryer or the Ninja Foodi. Each of these easy recipes is perfect to pair with Air Fryer Ham or to make in addition to it for a full meal.
Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders
Air Fryer Green Beans & Potatoes
How do you store Air Fryer Ham?
This ham can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.
It can also be stored in the freezer. If it is stored in the freezer, it’s best to put it in a freezer-safe storage bag or container. It can be wrapped in plastic wrap before being placed into the bag or container, this will help keep it from getting freezer burn. It will last up to two months in the freezer if properly sealed.
To reheat, simply warm up in the microwave for 3-4 minutes on a microwave-safe plate or cook in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 4-5 minutes.
It’s time to make a holiday feast with this baked ham recipe, this is the perfect way to host a small-scale holiday dinner!
Easy Air Fryer Ham
Ingredients
- 3 lb Boneless Cooked Ham
- 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- Grapeseed Oil Spray
- Parsley
- Glaze Optional
Instructions
- Coat the air fryer basket with grapeseed oil cooking spray.
- Place aluminum foil or parchment paper in the air fryer basket and place ham on top.
- Coat with brown sugar and top evenly with parsley and a coat of grapeseed oil cooking spray.
- Cook using the air fryer function at 350*F for 30 minutes.
- If you are using the glaze, prepare the glaze while the ham is in the air fryer and add it in the last 5-10 minutes of cook time. Just carefully coat the ham with it and then finish cooking.
Carolyn says
Will the air fryer take most of the salt of from ham
Kristy says
I have still found it to be salty.
Jaime Geiser says
how many slices is3lb what if I don’t have brown sugar can I use white if not what
Kristy says
This recipe is made with a whole ham, so you’d have to weigh it to get the exact slices. Here is information on substituting brown sugar, I have only made this recipe with brown sugar – https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/brown-sugar-substitutes
Patricia Sutts says
Honey works good
Jan says
Maple syrup even better.