To cook gammon in an air fryer, set the temperature to 338°F (170°C) and cook it for 40 minutes, wrapped in foil. After that, apply the glaze and bake for another 5–10 minutes at 392°F (200°C) to achieve a crispy crust.
How to Cook a Gammon Joint in the Air Fryer?
| Step | Instructions |
| Preparation | Let the gammon reach room temperature. Wrap it in foil arranged in a criss-cross pattern. |
| Cooking | Preheat the air fryer to 338°F (170°C) and cook the gammon in foil for 40 minutes. |
| Making Glaze | Mix red currant jelly, mustard, and juice. Bring to a boil and simmer until syrupy. |
| Glazing Gammon | Remove the rind, and score the fat. Apply the glaze and bake for 5 minutes at 392°F (200°C); repeat. |
| Serving | Let the gammon rest for 10 minutes, slice it, and serve warm or cold. |
For a beautiful, caramelized crust, uncover the foil during the final few minutes of cooking.
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Cooking Tips
- Remove the rind after the initial cooking. Let the gammon cook for about 35 minutes before removing the rind. It will be easier to remove at that point.
- Applying glaze: Uncover the foil for the last 5–10 minutes to let the glaze caramelize. For the best effect, score the fat layer in a criss-cross pattern before applying the glaze.
- Safety when removing: Always use oven mitts to avoid burns from the hot sides of the air fryer basket.
Cooking Time for Gammon Joint
| Gammon Weight | Initial Cooking Time | Temperature | Glaze Time |
| 500 g | 25 minutes | 338°F (170°C) | 5–10 minutes at 392°F (200°C) |
| 750 g | 30 minutes | 338°F (170°C) | 5–10 minutes at 392°F (200°C) |
| 1 kg | 35 minutes | 338°F (170°C) | 5–10 minutes at 392°F (200°C) |
| 1.5 kg | 45 minutes | 338°F (170°C) | 5–10 minutes at 392°F (200°C) |
| 2 kg | 1 hour | 338°F (170°C) | 5–10 minutes at 392°F (200°C) |
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Serving Ideas
- Honey-roasted parsnips and carrots for a sweet, caramelized flavor.
- Mashed swede for a soft, nutritious side.
- Crispy roast potatoes are baked until golden.
- Steamed broccoli for a balanced vegetable mix.
- Gravy to add rich flavor to the meal.
- Gammon with fries and eggs for a quick, tasty meal.
- Sandwiches: Slice the gammon thinly and serve on bread with mustard, cheese, or greens.
- Soups and stews: Gammon adds a delicious flavor to soups or hearty stews.
- Pizza with pineapple and gammon for bold flavor combinations. Pineapple complements the salty taste of gammon.
- Salads: Dice the gammon and add it to a salad with veggies, feta cheese, and croutons.
- Fried rice: Use leftover gammon in fried rice with spices.
- Pies: Gammon makes a fantastic filling for pies with vegetables and sauce.
Glaze Variations
| Glaze | Ingredients |
| Mustard & Honey | 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp mustard. |
| Barbecue Sauce | 4 tbsp barbecue sauce. |
| Ketchup & Mustard | 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp mustard. |
| Orange Jam | 3 tbsp orange jam. |
| Teriyaki | 4 tbsp teriyaki sauce. |
