Air Fryer Gammon Joint with Honey Mustard Glaze Recipe
This Air Fryer Gammon Joint recipe offers a simple and delicious way to cook a juicy gammon with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze. Using the air fryer ensures a perfectly cooked joint with crispy, caramelized edges and a tender interior, ideal for an easy yet impressive meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
Gammon Joint
- 750 g gammon joint
Glaze
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the gammon: Remove the gammon joint from the fridge and all its packaging, including the string, about 30 minutes before cooking to let it come to room temperature for even cooking.
- Make the glaze: In a bowl, mix together dijon mustard, wholegrain mustard, honey, and dark brown sugar until fully combined to create a flavorful glaze.
- Score the fat: Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the skin from the gammon joint, leaving a thin layer of fat. Score this fat in a diamond pattern to help it crisp up nicely during cooking.
- Prepare for air frying: Line the air fryer basket with a large piece of foil and place the gammon joint in the center. Pour over the glaze and turn the joint to ensure it is completely covered in the glaze.
- Seal and cook: Fold the foil securely around the gammon to make a parcel. Air fry at 180°C (356°F) for 50 minutes. Halfway through cooking, carefully unwrap the parcel, turn the gammon over, then re-wrap and continue cooking for the remaining time.
- Crisp the fat: After the initial cooking, open the air fryer and unwrap the gammon. Return it to the air fryer and cook for a further 10 minutes uncovered to crisp up the fat layer. The gammon is done when the internal temperature reaches at least 70°C (160°F).
- Rest and serve: Remove the gammon from the air fryer and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Spoon off any excess fat from the glaze if desired and serve as a delicious sauce alongside the sliced gammon.
Notes
- Allowing the gammon to come to room temperature before cooking ensures it cooks evenly.
- Scoring the fat helps it render and become crispy in the air fryer.
- Use a food thermometer to confirm the gammon reaches the safe internal temperature of 70°C (160°F).
- Resting the gammon after cooking helps retain juicy, tender meat.
- The leftover glaze can be skimmed of fat and used as a flavorful sauce.
Keywords: Gammon, Air Fryer, Honey Mustard Glaze, Easy Dinner, Crispy Gammon, British Recipe
