Air-Fryer Country Ham Slices: Quick, Crispy, Delicious!

Country ham slices can be cooked in an air fryer in just a few minutes. The air fryer should be preheated to a low temperature to avoid the ham burning on the outside before it cooks on the inside. The ham slices should be thinly cut and can be basted in a mixture of brown sugar and butter. The ham should be cooked for around 10 minutes, flipped halfway through, until crispy and golden.

Preheat the air fryer to 320-380 degrees

Preheat your air fryer to 320-380 degrees. It’s important to keep the heat much lower than the original cook time to avoid the ham from burning on the outside before cooking on the inside. Place the ham slices in the air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated thoroughly. You can layer the ham slightly if needed.

If you're cooking a ham steak, baste half of a brown sugar and melted butter mixture on top of the ham slice. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping and basting the ham steak again halfway through. If you're cooking ham slices, you can skip the basting step and simply cook the ham for 5-6 minutes, then flip it over and cook for another 5-6 minutes.

Remove the ham from the air fryer and enjoy immediately. If your ham is a little fatty, you may notice some smoke coming from your air fryer. This is normal and occurs when fat drips off the food and goes down the drawer.

Keep ham slices thin, less than 1/4 thick

When cooking country ham slices in an air fryer, it's important to keep the ham slices thin, less than 1/4" thick. This will ensure even cooking and prevent the ham from burning on the outside before it's cooked on the inside.

To achieve this, start with thinly sliced country ham. You can use centre-cut slices or opt for smaller "biscuit" cuts. If you're slicing the ham yourself, aim for a thickness of less than 1/4". If you prefer your ham less salty, you can soak the slices in water for a couple of hours before cooking.

Once you have your thin ham slices, preheat your air fryer to a temperature between 320 and 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the ham slices in the air fryer, being careful not to overcrowd the basket. If needed, you can layer the ham slices slightly. Cook the ham for 2-3 minutes until heated thoroughly. For a crispy texture, cook for a total of 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the ham slices halfway through.

By keeping the ham slices thin and following these cooking instructions, you'll achieve perfectly cooked country ham slices in your air fryer. Enjoy!

Soak ham slices for a couple of hours to reduce saltiness

Country ham slices are best cooked in an air fryer when they are less than 1/4" thick. Before cooking, you can soak the ham slices in water for a couple of hours to reduce their saltiness.

To cook the ham, preheat your air fryer to 320-380 degrees. Remove the ham steak from its packaging and mix brown sugar and melted butter together in a bowl. Place the ham steak in the air fryer and baste half of the mixture on top of the ham slice. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping and basting the ham steak again halfway through.

If your ham is on the fatty side, you may notice a little smoke coming from your air fryer. This occurs when fat drips off the food and goes down in the drawer. Since air fryers work with 360-degree air circulation, the air brings the fat from the basket up and it hits the coils near the fan on top.

Baste ham slices with a brown sugar and butter mixture

To cook country ham slices in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees. Place the ham slices in the air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated thoroughly. You can layer the ham slightly if needed. Remove the ham from the air fryer and enjoy immediately.

To baste ham slices with a brown sugar and butter mixture, preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees. Remove the ham steak from its packaging. Mix the brown sugar and melted butter together in a bowl. Place the ham steak in the air fryer and baste half of the mixture on top of the ham slice. Cook the ham slice for about 5-6 minutes, then flip it over. Baste the remaining butter and brown sugar mixture on top and add honey, if using. Continue to cook for another 5-6 minutes. Remove the ham steaks from the air fryer and enjoy!

Cook for 5-10 minutes, flipping halfway through

Cooking ham slices in an air fryer is a quick and easy process. Once you have preheated your air fryer, you can place the ham slices inside and cook for 5-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your ham slices and the temperature of your air fryer. For example, if you are cooking at 380 degrees, you will need to cook your ham for 10-12 minutes. However, if you are cooking at 320 degrees, 2-3 minutes should be enough.

It is important to keep an eye on your ham slices while they are cooking. You will know they are done when they are crispy and golden on both sides. If you are cooking fatty ham, you may notice some smoke coming from your air fryer. This is caused by the fat dripping off the ham and hitting the coils near the fan.

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