Air Fryer Ham with Orange Maple Glaze
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This orange maple glazed ham is ideal for effortless holiday cooking! The air fryer caramelizes the glaze into a sticky, golden coating, transforming your simple baked ham into a mouthwatering masterpiece.This post is sponsored by Betta to advertise for the Tefal 11L XXXL Dual Easy Air Fryernote - measurements can be approximate
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 kg (4.4 lb) Ham leg, see note 1
- 1 large orange, approx ¼ cup juice + 1-2 tablespoon rind
- 40 g (2 tablespoon) brown sugar
- 120 ml (½ cups) maple syrup
Instructions
Prepare the Ham
- Unwrap the 2 kg (4.4 lb) Ham leg and pat dry using a paper towel. For a decorative touch, leave the rind on to enhance the scoring pattern with the glaze, or remove it if preferred.
- Score the rind and fat in a crisscross pattern, about ½ cm (¼ inch) deep, to help the glaze soak in and caramelize.
- Grate the rind off the 1 large orange (be careful not to go too deep into the white), then squeeze out the juice. Mix with 40 g (2 tablespoon) brown sugar and 120 ml (½ cups) maple syrup to make the glaze.
- Generously brush the ham with glaze, covering the surface. Set aside extra glaze to brush on halfway through for added flavour and moisture. optional: sprinkle zest from an extra orange over the ham for extra citrus intensity.
Air Fry Ham
- Place the ham in the air fryer’s large compartment with space for the rind to rise if left on. Cook at 160°C (320°F) for 15 minutes. Then, brush with more glaze, reduce heat to 120°C (250°F), and cook for 45 more minutes. The ham is already cooked so you're only reheating it, but it should reach about 60°C making it warm and moist without being overcooked.
Rest and Serve
- Remove from the air fryer, sprinkle with additional orange zest, and let the ham rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or store for a cold and flavourful ham. See notes for storing, reheating and freezing.
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Notes
Note 1 - Small Ham
I recommend a small boneless leg ham (approx. 2kg) for this recipe because it fit within the large compartment of the Tefal 11L XXXL Dual Easy Air Fryer. If you have a smaller or larger air fryer, you can adjust the size of the ham to suit. Make sure you take note of the dimensions so you're not stuck with a ham that doesn't fit (but if you are, try my Pineapple Baked Ham recipe)
Serve with
Serve the ham alongside other easy air fryer recipes like Gnocchi and Mediterranean Vegetables, or an Air Fryer Potato and Asparagus Salad. Or even some refreshing salads like a Basil Pesto Orzo
Storing and Leftovers
Store sliced ham in airtight containers or a ham bag in the fridge for up to 7 days. For maximum freshness, divide it into single-serving portions, so you can easily grab what you need without opening the whole container or ham bag multiple times.
You can use leftovers for a Baked Ham and Asparagus Frittata or add it on a Protein Bagel for an easy lunch.
Reheating
To keep the ham moist, reheat it in the air fryer at 160°C (320°F) for 5 minutes or in the microwave with a cover.
Freezing
Freeze any extra ham portions by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap, then placing them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 47gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 2891mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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