By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 20, 2021
Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this cranberry glazed ham is so quick and easy to cook in the air fryer. It takes minutes to prep with just four ingredients and is sure to be the star of the show!
Air Fryer Cranberry Glazed Ham Recipe
I love cooking up ham during the holidays, it makes for one delicious main dish and the leftovers are always welcomed in the following days.
Cooking it in the air fryer is such a simple method to cook your glazed ham perfectly. Glazed with cranberry sauce, orange juice and brown sugar, it’s smokey, sweet and tangy.
Be sure to check out my Honey Mustard Maple Ham and Pecan Bourbon Ham too!
Why you’ll love this Cranberry Glazed Ham recipe:
- QUICK AND EASY: It takes minutes to prep this ham, and in the air fryer it cooks in just 30 minutes.
- 4 INGREDIENTS : You don’t need a long list of ingredients to make this recipe, and it’s likely you’ll have everything to hand already, especially during the Christmas season.
- ONE POT : This ham is all cooked in the air fryer, so even the clean up is a breeze!
This cranberry glazed ham is such an effortless way to serve up a special meal. So easy and extra delicious!
How to make Air Fryer Cranberry Glazed Ham
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- Mix together the cranberry sauce, orange juice and brown sugar.
- Place the glaze over the ham and seal in foil.
- Cook in the air fryer, spooning over the glaze during cooking.
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I made this ham in my basket air fryer. A 6qt air fryer will hold this ham well. If you want to cook for more people, check that the ham will fit in the basket and make sure that it’s not too close to the heating element.
Use a cured, smoked or baked ham that is already cooked. Use a sliced boneless ham for this recipe. A 4 pound ham will serve 8 people.
This air fryer ham is best served as soon as it’s cooked. You can glaze it ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge til you are ready to cook it. Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Once cooked, you can freeze the ham if you aren’t going to get through the leftovers. Wrap it well in plastic and foil and place in a freezer bag to protect it. Thaw it fully in the fridge overnight and you can reheat it in the air fryer, wrapped in foil at 350F for around 10 minutes til warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
This air fried cranberry glazed ham is a wonderful centerpiece for your Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner . Serve it alongside:
- Chantilly Potatoes
- Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
- Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Rolls
Cooking a ham in the air fryer is so quick and easy and it takes all of the hassle out of your holiday menu. This is one crowd pleasing recipe!
Tips!
- Preheat your air fryer before adding the ham. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, run it at 350F for 5 minutes.
- Different air fryer models can run slightly differently, and depending on the size of your ham the cooking times may vary.
- You can easily adapt this recipe to use your favorite ham glazes.
I just know that you are going to love this glazed ham recipe, and you are definitely going to enjoy the leftovers!
More Ham Recipes to Try
- Marmalade Glazed Ham
- Instant Pot Ham
- Pineapple Ham
- Garlic Butter Ham
- Smoked Ham
- Honey Mustard Ham
- Pecan Bourbon Glazed Ham
- Orange Honey Glazed Ham
If you are looking for an effortless way to impress, this air fryer cranberry glazed ham ticks all the right boxes! So quick and easy and so delicious!
More Holiday Dinner Recipes we Love
- Prime Rib Roast
- Air Fryer Garlic Rosemary Turkey Breast
- Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner with Beef Tenderloin
- Pork Crown Roast
- Easy Beef Wellington
- Bourbon Brown Sugar Salmon
- Sheet Pan Christmas Ham Dinner
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- ▢ 1/4 cup orange juice
- ▢ 1/4 cup brown sugar
- ▢ 1 4-5 pound sliced ham boneless
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- To make the glaze, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, and brown sugar. Reserve a few tablespoons for serving. 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar
- If you have a small oven safe pan that can fit inside the air fryer basket, you can use this to prevent any of the glaze from making a mess in the air fryer, or you can line the air fryer with foil. Place the ham in the middle of a large piece of foil and spoon the glaze between the slices and over the top. 1 4-5 pound sliced ham
- Fold the foil together to seal the edges.
- Place the ham in the air fryer basket and place in the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Air fry the ham for 20 minutes, then open and spoon the glaze back over the ham. Place back in the air fryer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the ham from the air fryer and spoon the reserved cranberry glaze over the ham. Place garnishes around the ham before serving.
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Becky’s Tips
- Preheat your air fryer before adding the ham. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, run it at 350F for 5 minutes.
- Different air fryer models can run slightly differently, and depending on the size of your ham the cooking times may vary.
- You can easily adapt this recipe to use your favorite ham glazes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Air Fryer Cranberry Glazed Ham Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 4-5 pound sliced ham boneless
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- To make the glaze, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, and brown sugar. Reserve a few tablespoons for serving. 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar
- If you have a small oven safe pan that can fit inside the air fryer basket, you can use this to prevent any of the glaze from making a mess in the air fryer, or you can line the air fryer with foil. Place the ham in the middle of a large piece of foil and spoon the glaze between the slices and over the top. 1 4-5 pound sliced ham
- Fold the foil together to seal the edges.
- Place the ham in the air fryer basket and place in the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Air fry the ham for 20 minutes, then open and spoon the glaze back over the ham. Place back in the air fryer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the ham from the air fryer and spoon the reserved cranberry glaze over the ham. Place garnishes around the ham before serving.
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer before adding the ham. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, run it at 350F for 5 minutes.
- Different air fryer models can run slightly differently, and depending on the size of your ham the cooking times may vary.
- You can easily adapt this recipe to use your favorite ham glazes.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
