Air Fryer Low Carb Glazed Ham

Name: Air Fryer Low Carb Glazed Ham
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cooked ham (3 pounds); 1/2 cup sugar substitute; 3 Tbsps butter; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp brown mustard; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 3 Tbsps garlic (minced); 2 tsps rosemary; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup cloves (whole); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp vanilla

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If you want the delicious taste of a holiday ham without all of the added sugar, our AIR FRYER LOW CARB GLAZED HAM is the perfect recipe for you!. We take a pre cooked ham and pair it with a sweet, lemony glaze and cook it in our AIR FRYER! Easy and so simple you can have it anytime!

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Cooking for the holidays doesn’t have to always be a splurge that has you worried about your blood sugar. We show you how to have a deliciously sweet glazed ham with simple sugar substitutions that also has a ton of flavor.

Just like our LOW CARB LEMON BARS, this recipe will show you how easy it is to have what you love without the worry! AND, we make it super simple to have a small portion by using our Air Fryer.

Ingredients

A rib sticking list of pantry staples cook up a fine comfort classic. Nothing fancy or over done here.

A plate with a sliced baked ham, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. A knife and fork rest on the plate beside the ham. The setting is on a wooden surface.

What You’ll Need

Ground Beef and Pork – tons of flavor for the meatballs.
Breadcrumbs for their binding and thickening properties.
Half and Half and Heavy Cream- one for the wet ingredients of the meatballs and the other for the creamy sauce.
Onion and mushrooms for flavor and texture.
Salt, pepper, nutmeg and Worcestershire Sauce – all part of the flavor profile that perfectly accents the meatballs.
Beef broth – we use a lower sodium here to let the broth flavor shine. This ingredient is essential to the deglazing process.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

Instructions

We start on the sauté function of our Instant Pot and brown those meatballs to perfection.

A person holding a bag of Splenda Magic Baker sweetener over a wooden countertop, with a saucepan on a stove, a lemon zester, butter, and spices nearby.

In a boiler, add in the sugar substitute.

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Dijon and a brown mustard. Spicy or whole grain works great!

A saucepan on a stove contains butter, mustard, and sugar. A spoon, jar, grater, and various kitchen items are on the wooden counter next to the stove. A hand points toward the saucepan.

Place the butter in the boiler.

A person stirs brown sugar in a jar above a stove. On the stovetop, a saucepan contains brown sugar, butter, white sugar, and mustard, ready to be mixed. A grater lies on the wooden counter nearby.

Add the garlic.

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Rosemary, here we are using dried and chopped.

A person holds a lemon above a wooden countertop next to a grater. Beside them is a stovetop with a pan containing butter and seasonings. A pepper mill and a small bowl are also on the counter.

The zest and juice of about half a lemon. About a teaspoon of each.

A person pours a white liquid from a small bowl into a saucepan containing butter and brown sugar on a stovetop, with a wooden cutting board, grater, knife, and pepper grinder nearby.

Mix in water.

A person grinds black pepper into a saucepan with brown sauce and a pat of butter on a stove. A whisk, chef’s knife, small wooden container, and towel are on a wooden countertop beside the stove.

Season with black pepper.

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And salt.

A hand holds several whole cloves above a saucepan with liquid on a stove. Nearby are a chef's knife, a wooden container, a pepper grinder, a whisk, and a towel on a wooden countertop.

Place in the whole cloves. Bring mixture to a gently boil and allow to boil until it thickens and sugar substitute dissolves.

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Remove from the heat and take out the whole cloves.

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Add in the vanilla and mix well.

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Score the narrow end of the ham and cross hatch, only cutting about 1/4 of and inch.

A person brushes sauce onto a roast in an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. The person holds a pan of sauce in one hand and uses a green brush with the other. A stove and wooden countertop are visible.

Glaze the ham and add in the basket or tray of the air fryer. Air fry for 30 to 45 minutes or until it reaches internal temp of 140°, basting with glaze about every 10-15 minutes.

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Allow the ham to rest, covered for 10-15 minutes, slice, serve and enjoy!

Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

I love holiday cooking, really any time of the year. I also love finding lower sugar substitutes that better serve my nutritional goals as well as looks out for the health of the people I love. This recipe is proof that you don’t have to splurge at the holidays AND it is a smaller way to enjoy a dish you normally stress over during special times of the year. For another special dish you can do in the air fryer, check out this recipe for TURKEY TENDERLOIN IN THE AIR FRYER, too!

Variations and Substitutions

This recipe is perfect just as is but here are a few suggestions to make it new and all your own.

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SUGAR– if you are not watching your sugar, brown or regular white sugars will work. If you wanted a more brown sugar taste, you can also find brown sugar substitute.
MUSTARD– yellow mustard for a smokier taste and smooth texture. Horseradish mustard for a slightly spicier glaze.
LEMON – for a sweeter glaze, use oranges in place of the lemons. Yum!
HAM– use a small smoked turkey or a whole small chicken. You can even find a low sodium version of ham.

Equipment

🔧 I love to share recipes that are no special equipment required but here are a few things that would definitely make this recipe easier!

How to Store the Air Fryer Glazed Ham

Once cooled completely, store in an airtight container for up to a week. This is a leftover lovers dream!

To freeze: once cooled, slice into portions with added glaze and freeze. Will stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in a low oven or at 300° in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Low Carb Glazed Ham

Our low carb air fryer glazed ham is the perfect way to have that holiday ham with no sugar and quickly in the air fryer! We make a delicious glaze using sugar substitutes, mustards, lemon, garlic and rosemary. The best part? Using the air fryer gets it on the table in under an hour!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Serving Size

Ingredients

1 cooked ham 3 pounds
1/2 cup sugar substitute
3 Tbsps butter
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp brown mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
3 Tbsps garlic minced
2 tsps rosemary
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup cloves whole
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Prep the ham by gently scoring the top diagonally, cross hatching in the other direction. Only do this about 1/4 of an inch down into the surface of the ham.
1 cooked ham
In a small to medium boiler, add the sugar substitute, butter, both mustards, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice and zest and water. Add in salt, pepper and whole garlic cloves. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the temperature and allow for a gentle boil. Boil for a few minutes until it thickens enough to glaze.
1/2 cup sugar substitute, 3 Tbsps butter, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp brown mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 3 Tbsps garlic, 2 tsps rosemary, 1/3 cup water, 1/4 cup cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Remove from the heat, remove the whole cloves and add in the vanilla. Stir well and set aside.
1 tsp vanilla
Preheat your air fryer to 375°. Place the ham in the air fryer, skin(scored) side up. Baste with the glaze and air fry the ham for 30 to 45 minutes. Pausing to glaze about every 10-15 minutes. The ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°. Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

*Pro Tip*

Using parchment paper that fits the basket or tray of your air fryer will make clean up so simple!

🍴 PRO TIP!

Ham is done at 140° internally. Be sure you have a meat thermometer on hand and test the center for done-ness!

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

Can I use a frozen ham?

You sure can. Thaw thoroughly first in the refrigerator. This could take some time so give yourself a couple of days to thaw.

What if I have a small air fryer?

You can cut the ham to fit, just like we did. We trimmed a bit off of the top and made sure it fit in the air fryer without over burning the whole ham.

Can I make this in the regular oven?

Yes! I love my oven and if you wanted to you could do it in a 375° oven for about 30-45 minutes covered with foil. Remove the foil and cook another 15-20 minutes uncovered. Glazing the same way.