Air Fryer Ham Steaks turns slices of ham into an impressive and easy dinner or sandwich platter for a party in just a few minutes.
How often do you think about serving ham for a weeknight dinner? I usually think of ham for the holidays. And judging by the huge line outside of my local Honeybaked Ham right before Christmas, most everyone else does too.
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But ham is sold in thick slices at the store all year long. These are known as “ham steaks”. They are very affordable and so quick to make, especially in the air fryer. Top with a little honey, butter and seasoned salt glaze, they are tasty and look impressive on a plate. Another way to serve these is for a small party, with rolls and fancy lettuce to make sandwiches.
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Ingredients for air fryer ham steak recipe
- Ham Steaks – Ham steaks range in thickness from 3/8 to 1-inch and are usually oval in shape. Thicker ham steaks will require longer cooking time in the air fryer to make sure they are heated all the way through.
- Delicious Brown Sugar Glaze Ingredients – Butter, honey, brown sugar, seasoned salt and cinnamon.
Instructions
Place ham steaks in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer. Cook them at 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
While the ham steaks are cooking, melt the butter in a glass Pyrex measuring cup or microwave-safe dish until melted. Whisk the honey, brown sugar, seasoned salt and cinnamon into the melted butter.
Flip over the ham steaks and brush then with the melted butter mixture. Cook the ham again at 400 degrees F for an additional 3 – 4 minutes until the ham steaks are browned and heated through.
Depending on how many ham steaks you want, you’ll likely have to make them in batches. Heat your oven to 200 degrees F. Place the air fried ham steaks on an oven-safe platter or a sheet pan lined with foil in the oven to keep them warm until ready to serve.
Serving suggestions
Cut the brown sugar glazed ham steaks into smaller pieces to serve as sandwiches or sliders. Or serve them whole as your main protein for a complete meal. Here’s recipes for some sides to serve with air fryer ham steaks –
Storage directions
Store any leftover ham in an airtight container. The ham steaks will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Or you can freeze them and they will stay fresh for 1-2 months.
Kitchen tools
- I use a Philips XXL Air Fryer (basket style air fryer) to test all of my recipes
- Use a silicone pastry brush to coat the ham steaks with the butter mixture
Air Fryer Ham Steaks
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 ham steaks 3/8 - 1 inch thick
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Place ham steaks in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer. Cook them at 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
- While the ham steaks are cooking, melt the butter in a glass Pyrex measuring cup or microwave-safe dish until melted. Whisk the honey, brown sugar, seasoned salt and cinnamon into the melted butter.
- Flip over the ham steaks and brush then with the melted butter mixture. Cook the ham again at 400 degrees F for an additional 3 - 4 minutes until the ham steaks are browned and heated through.
- Depending on how many ham steaks you want, you'll likely have to make them in batches. Heat your oven to 200 degrees F. Place the air fried ham steaks on an oven-safe platter or a sheet pan lined with foil in the oven to keep them warm until ready to serve.
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Kay says
This air fryer ham recipe was superb it worked perfectly in the new ninja we got for Christmas
The honey worked perfectly with the ham 😉
foodtasticmom says
Yay, I was hoping these ham steaks would be an easy start for new air fryer owners. So glad you enjoyed them!
Claudia Lamascolo says
Easy and so fast perfect for a side with breakfast also we loved that addition of sweetness!
foodtasticmom says
I was in entertaining mode and had forgotten how fantastic these ham steaks could be with some eggs and breakfast potatoes. Thanks for reminding me! 😉 https://www.foodtasticmom.com/breakfast-potatoes/
Biana says
What a delicious idea to make ham in the air fryer! Sounds great for the holidays.
foodtasticmom says
It is perfect for the holidays. Especially these days when many people are staying in or having smaller gatherings.
Gina says
These are delicious made in the AF. Love the crispy edges from cooking the ham this way!
foodtasticmom says
Yes, the crispy edges are the best part, in my opinion.
Lauren Michael Harris says
The air fryer continually blow my mind. We used leftover ham cut into steaks to make this recipe and they were absolutely perfect!
foodtasticmom says
I love that you used leftover ham and not just purchased ham steaks!
Beth in Oklahoma says
This was really tasty. I also air fried some pineapple slices as a side dish. I doubled the glaze and brushed the pineapple slices, too.
foodtasticmom says
Great idea to air fry pineapple with the ham and make extra glaze! Thank you for sharing this tip!