Air Fryer Spiral Ham

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This easy air fryer spiral ham recipe has a sweet, tangy, and zesty maple pineapple glaze that will have everyone asking you for your recipe!

A boneless spiral ham is wrapped in foil, drenched in glaze, and air-fried to perfection. The result is an unbelievably flavorful ham that will be the star of your spread–whether you are serving it for Sunday dinner, Easter, Thanksgiving, or the holidays.

A little sweet, a little savory, a little salty–the flavor combination is just incredible.

For another incredible holiday ham recipe check out this showstopping pecan praline glazed ham.

Air fryer spiral glazed ham with pineapple chunks on top, served on a white platter

While this ham in air fryer recipe is ideal for the holidays, don’t feel like you need to wait until a holiday rolls around to enjoy it. Ready in under one hour, this holiday ham is quick and easy enough to make for an amazing dinner any night of the week.

Plus, thanks to cooking the ham wrapped in foil in the air fryer, there is virtually no clean-up!

Slices of glazed ham with pineapple chunks on white platter

Now one thing that is important to note is that this air fryer ham is perfect for a smaller crowd. If you figure each person will eat 1/2 a pound of ham, that makes this 3-pound glazed ham recipe good for 6 people. If you are hoping to feed more, see the note below under “recipe tips”.

Ingredients

Top-down view of ingredients on countertop: dry mustard, pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, dijon mustard, maple syrup, and boneless spiral cut ham
  • HAM – Look for a fully-cooked boneless spiral ham. I prefer buying one that is pre-sliced, if possible, as it saves a step.
  • MAPLE SYRUP – For best results use pure maple syrup. Honey can be used instead if desired.
  • PINEAPPLE JUICE – Orange juice would work as well.
  • PINEAPPLE CHUNKS – Feel free to use more if you like a lot of pineapple pieces.
  • DIJON MUSTARD
  • DRY MUSTARD

How to cook spiral ham in the air fryer

In a small mixing bowl, stir to combine maple syrup, Dijon, and dry mustard. Add the pineapple chunks and pineapple juice, and mix until all ingredients are combined. Set aside.

Pineapple glaze for ham

Unwrap your ham and remove the netting. Wrap the ham in a single layer of aluminum foil, keeping the seam near the top so that it is easy to open.

spiral-cut ham wrapped in aluminum foil with top exposed

Place the foil-covered ham into your air fryer basket and cook at 290°F for 15 minutes.

Foil-wrapped ham in air fryer basket

Open the air fryer, peel back the foil, and drizzle the glaze (pineapple chunks included) over the ham. Re-cover with the foil and cook for 25 more minutes.

Ham with foil pulled back and pineapple glaze added

Open the air fryer again, peel back the foil, and use a basting brush (or spoon) to cover the top of the ham with the glaze. Return ham to the air fryer uncovered to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. 

Glazed ham in air fryer basket with foil pulled back, top browned, and pineapples cooked.

Allow the air fryer ham to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve drizzled with glaze or topped with additional pineapple chunks, if desired.

Pineapple Glazed Air Fryer Ham served on white platter topped with fresh pineapple

Storage

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Use leftover air fryer ham to make a tasty cold sandwich or reheat and enjoy.

It is also great in this ham and pea salad recipe or breakfast egg casserole recipe.

Recipe Tips

  • Depending on your air fryer and the size of your ham, it may take slightly less or more time to cook. We used a 3-pound boneless sprial ham and a 5.8 quart COSORI air fryer.
  • If you have a larger air fryer you may be able to fit a 4-pound spiral ham in it which would feed 8, but keep in mind that it will take between 10-15 minutes longer to cook.
  • Follow up your air fryer ham with an air fryer dessert such as air fryer cookies or air fryer doughnuts.
Slices of air fried ham with pineapple and maple glaze

FAQ

Do I need to wrap my ham in foil?

Yes! It helps to keep the glaze on the ham and works to keep all the moisture in there giving you the juiciest ham possible. As a bonus, it makes clean-up easier too!

What should I serve with air fryer ham?

Dinner rolls, air fryer roasted potatoes, asparagus, brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole, and a garden salad are all great sides to pair with ham.

How much ham do I need?

When it comes to boneless spiral ham, plan on ½ pound of ham per person.

Recipe
Pineapple Glazed Air Fryer Ham served on white platter topped with fresh pineapple
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5 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Spiral Ham with Maple Pineapple Glaze

Author: Jaclyn
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
An easy air fryer spiral ham recipe with a sweet, tangy, and zesty maple pineapple glaze.

Ingredients
 

  • 3 pounds boneless spiral ham
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir to combine maple syrup, Dijon, and dry mustard. Add the pineapple chunks and pineapple juice, and mix until all ingredients are combined. Set aside.
  • Unwrap your ham and remove the netting. Wrap the ham in a single layer of aluminum foil, keeping the seam near the top so that it is easy to open.
  • Place the foil-covered ham into your air fryer basket and cook at 290°F for 15 minutes.
  • Open the air fryer, peel back the foil, and drizzle the glaze (pineapple chunks included) over the ham. Re-cover with foil and cook for 25 more minutes.
  • Open the air fryer again, peel back the foil, and use a basting brush (or spoon) to cover the top of the ham with the glaze. Return ham to the air fryer uncovered to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. 
  • Allow the ham to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve drizzled with the remaining glaze or topped with additional pineapple chunks, if desired.

Notes

Depending on your air fryer and the size of your ham, it may take slightly less or more time to cook.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 373kcal
Pineapple Glazed Air Fryer Ham served on white platter topped with fresh pineapple

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