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AIR FRYER BROWN SUGAR HAM recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Olivia Farnsworth

Air Fryer Brown Sugar Ham Easter Warm Amazing Centerpiece

This Air Fryer Brown Sugar Ham Easter recipe is an easy dinner option that shines as a weeknight dinner or a family dinner centerpiece. Featuring a luscious glazed ham recipe, it makes an excellent air fryer holiday ham that's juicy, flavorful, and beautifully caramelized.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • One 2- to 3-pound fully cooked quarter-cut, spiral-cut ham
  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Method
 

  1. Allow the ham to sit out at room temperature for about half an hour to take the chill off.
  2. Combine the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, chili powder, and allspice in a bowl until well blended.
  3. Create a double layer of heavy-duty foil by crossing two 20-inch sheets and place the ham skin-side up in the center.
  4. Pour the brown sugar glaze evenly over the ham, covering it completely.
  5. Wrap the ham tightly in the foil to prevent any juices from leaking during cooking.
  6. Place the foil-wrapped ham into your 6-quart air fryer and set the temperature to 325°F; cook it covered for 30 minutes.
  7. Carefully open the foil to reveal the ham, which will start to brown with plenty of flavorful juices inside.
  8. Use the juices in the foil to baste the ham thoroughly.
  9. Continue cooking the ham uncovered in the air fryer until the slices loosen and the surface is deeply browned, about 20 more minutes.
  10. Baste the ham again with the pan juices to enhance the glaze.
  11. Cook the ham for an additional 10 minutes uncovered until the exterior becomes shiny and dark brown but the inside remains pink and juicy, reaching an internal temperature of 140°F.
  12. Transfer the ham carefully to a platter and pour the foil juices into a small saucepan.
  13. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes to redistribute the juices.
  14. Warm the collected juices over medium-low heat until they reduce and become syrupy, roughly 10 minutes.
  15. Drizzle the thickened glaze over the ham before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Using a meat thermometer helps ensure the ham reaches the perfect 140°F. Resting the ham before slicing keeps it juicy. Leftovers can be refrigerated and served cold or reheated gently.