Description
This Air Fryer Cranberry Glazed Ham recipe offers a delicious way to prepare a juicy, flavorful ham with a sweet and tangy cranberry and orange glaze. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, this quick and easy recipe uses an air fryer to cook the ham evenly while keeping it moist and tender.
Ingredients
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Glaze Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Main Ingredient
- 1 4-5 pound sliced boneless ham
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even cooking temperature for the ham.
- Make the Glaze: In a bowl, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, orange juice, and brown sugar. Stir well to mix all ingredients. Reserve a few tablespoons of glaze for serving later.
- Prepare the Ham: To avoid making a mess inside the air fryer, either use a small oven-safe pan that fits inside the air fryer basket or line the basket with aluminum foil. Place the ham in the center of a large piece of foil.
- Glaze the Ham: Spoon the prepared glaze between the slices of the ham and spread some over the top for maximum flavor.
- Seal Ham in Foil: Carefully fold the foil around the ham to seal the edges, helping to keep moisture in during cooking.
- Cook the Ham: Place the foil-wrapped ham into the air fryer basket and set the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Air fry the ham for 20 minutes.
- Reapply Glaze: After 20 minutes, open the air fryer and carefully spoon the glaze back over the ham to baste it.
- Finish Cooking: Return the ham to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to caramelize the glaze and heat through.
- Serve: Remove the ham from the air fryer, unwrap the foil, and spoon the reserved cranberry glaze over the ham. Garnish the serving plate with optional fresh herbs or citrus slices before serving.
Notes
- Use a boneless ham that fits comfortably in your air fryer basket for best results.
- Adjust cooking time based on ham size; larger hams might need more time.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
- If you don’t have a small oven-safe pan, lining the basket with foil is a good alternative to catch drips.
- Let the ham rest a few minutes after cooking for juicier slices.
