Juicy Air Fryer Ham: Garlic Herb Butter!
Air fryer ham: master this incredibly juicy ham with garlic herb butter. Perfect for holidays or a quick weeknight meal, it's tender and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds (1.8kg) boneless, fully cooked ham
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (minced)
Instructions
- Line the air fryer basket with foil to create a well large enough to contain the ham, ensuring it contains the juices.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, fresh sage, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme. Spread half of the garlic herb butter over the ham, and set aside the remaining half.
- Place the ham into the foil "basket", cover with foil (preferably not touching the ham), and cook at 300 °F (150 °C) for 50 minutes.
- Using pot holders, carefully remove the foil covering the ham and rub the remaining butter on top of the ham, allowing it to melt.
- Cook the ham at 375 °F (190 °C) for another 10 minutes.
- Serve warm immediately. Refrigerate any cooled, leftover ham in an airtight container for up to three days.
Notes
- Don't overcrowd: Ensure there's space for air to circulate around the ham in the basket for even cooking. If too large, consider cutting it.
- Fresh herbs are best: While dried can work, fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme provide a far more vibrant flavor to the butter.
- USDA recommends cooking all ham to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safety, with a 3-minute rest before serving.
- Storage: Leftover ham can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Fresh herbs are best: While dried can work, fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme provide a far more vibrant flavor to the butter.
- USDA recommends cooking all ham to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safety, with a 3-minute rest before serving.
- Storage: Leftover ham can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.