Easy Air Fryer Ham Rolls: The Ultimate High-Protein Keto Snack

Crisp, savory deli ham wraps tightly around a warm, melty cheese core seasoned with aromatic herbs in this effortless air fryer creation. Every bite delivers

Equipment

• Air Fryer: Circulates high-velocity dry heat to blister the ham edges while melting the center.
• Paper Towels: Removes surface moisture from the deli meat to guarantee a crisp skin.
• Plain Wooden Toothpicks: Keeps the seams locked tight against the convection airflow.
• Silicone Kitchen Tongs: Safely turns and retrieves the hot, delicate rolls without tearing the exterior.

Ingredients

• 4 thick, flat slices of deli-style uncured ham (roughly 4 oz / 115g total; select clean, whole slices without tears)
• 2 low-moisture whole mozzarella string cheese sticks (cut in half crosswise to yield four 1 oz / 28g segments)
• 1/2 tsp Italian herb seasoning (dried oregano, basil, and thyme blend)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
• Avocado oil spray (optional, for extra browning)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Dry: Set your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Lay the ham slices flat on a paper towel and firmly press with a second towel to eliminate surface moisture.
2. Season & Assemble: Dust the upward-facing surface of each ham slice evenly with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
3. Roll & Fasten: Place one cheese segment at the edge of each ham slice. Roll tightly into a compact cigar shape and pierce straight through the center seam with an uncolored wooden toothpick.
4. Arrange in Basket: Lightly mist the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray. Place the rolls seam-side down in a single layer, ensuring at least an inch of space between each roll for hot air circulation.
5. Air Fry to Crisp: Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 6 to 8 minutes. Check at the 5-minute mark; they are done when the edges look dark golden brown, blistered, and cheese is just beginning to bubble out the ends.
6. Rest & Serve: Use silicone tongs to transfer the rolls to a cutting board. Let them rest for 2 minutes so the cheese sets slightly before removing the toothpicks and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220 kcal · Protein: 24 g · Fat: s: 12 g Cholesterol: 55 mg · Carbohydrates: 1.5 g · Fiber: 0.3 g · Sugar: 0. 8 g · Sodium: 680 mg