Air Fryer Ham Brown Sugar (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Ham

01 - 1 boneless cooked ham (approximately 1.4–1.8 kg), sized to fit air fryer

→ Glaze

02 - 30 g unsalted butter
03 - 65 g packed light or dark brown sugar
04 - 120 g canned crushed pineapple with juice
05 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Pineapple rings

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine unsalted butter, brown sugar, crushed pineapple with juice, grated ginger, and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar, and continue to simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Using a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts approximately 2.5 cm deep and 1.5 cm apart across the top of the ham, then turn and repeat in the opposite direction to create a diamond pattern.
03 - Place the ham, cut side up, in the centre of a double-layered sheet of aluminium foil. Fold the foil up and around the base of the ham to create a bowl that fully contains and supports it.
04 - Brush half of the prepared glaze over the scored ham, ensuring coverage within the cuts. Fold the foil over the top and crimp edges to seal.
05 - Place the foil-wrapped ham into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 150°C for 20 minutes.
06 - Unwrap the foil and baste the ham with the remaining glaze. Reseal the foil, return the ham to the air fryer, and cook for an additional 20 minutes at 150°C.
07 - Carefully open the foil to expose the top of the ham. Increase air fryer temperature to 175°C and air fry for 3–5 minutes to caramelize the glaze and develop a golden finish.
08 - Remove ham from air fryer and allow it to rest, loosely tented with foil, for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with pineapple rings if desired, and serve warm.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Double-layer foil prevents tearing and ensures easy lifting of the ham from the air fryer basket.
02 - For added holiday flavour, ground cinnamon or whole cloves may be added to the glaze or inserted into the ham’s scored surface.
03 - Ham thickness may affect cooking time. Adjust duration as necessary to ensure meat is thoroughly warmed.
04 - Letting the ham rest before slicing results in juicier, more flavourful servings.

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