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This Air Fryer ham and potato casserole is hearty, wholesome and incredibly satisfying! Red potatoes team up with chopped ham in a rich, creamy and umami-loaded base and get topped with oodles of cheese to create a dish that’s seriously delicious.
Just like my Air Fryer sweet potato casserole, this is super versatile and easy to put together. Whip it up as a quick weeknight dinner or serve it as a side with your holiday favorites!
My favorite way to use up ham is to make my Air Fryer ham and cheese sliders, but on occasions when I don’t have Hawaiian rolls at hand, this casserole is the recipe I turn to. It captures all those delightful flavors, but in an easier, effortless format.
Best of all, it’s perfect to serve with almost any of your favorite Air Fryer Easter Recipes or Air Fryer fall recipes– if you’re making this for the holidays.
Quick Look At This Recipe
✨ Flavor: Rich, creamy and comforting.
⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 28 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 33 minutes.
👥 Servings: 6 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer.
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: To make individual sized servings of the Air Fryer ham and potato casserole, portion them out in ramekins or small oven-safe containers and then air fry them.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s fast, easy and effortless. All you need is a few pantry staples and under 30 minutes to put this dish together.
- It’s a great way to use up any extra ham that you may have. I love chopping my leftover Air Fryer ham and using it for this recipe.
- You can tweak and play around with the mix-ins to adjust the flavors to your liking!
Recipe Ingredients
- Ham: Fully cooked ham. I used some leftover from when I made my ham steak in Air Fryer.
- Condensed cream of mushroom soup: For that umami deliciousness and moisture. I love using Campbells Soup.
- Chicken broth: For the moisture. Use milk if you want the casserole to have a richer, creamier flavor.
- Red potatoes: Sliced into thick rounds. You can also use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes if you want to.
- Onion: For that sweet, savory flavor.
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese, for that salty, cheesy flavor.
- Seasonings: Salt and pepper. You can also add red pepper flakes if you want a nice kick of heat.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- I kept the topping simple and just used some cheese. If you want it to have a crispy topping, sprinkle some leftover stuffing (I love using my Air Fryer stuffing) over the top.
- Cooked and crumbled Air Fryer bacon can also be a fantastic topping! Sprinkle it on towards the end though- you don’t want it to end up burning.
How to Make Air Fryer Ham and Potato Casserole
- Combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk and seasonings in a bowl. Add diced ham and onions, cheese and sliced potatoes. Mix well to ensure everything is well coated. Pour into a baking dish and top with more cheese.
- Transfer to your Air Fryer basket and cook at 400° F for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Stir the casserole at least two or three times during the cooking process.
- Once the potatoes are soft, sprinkle shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese onto the casserole, and then return to the Air Fryer and continue cooking for a couple of minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Allow it to rest for 5-7 minutes, garnish and serve.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
Enjoy this Air Fryer ham and potato casserole on its own, or team it up with a grilled or roasted veggie side to make it more nutritious and wholesome. I like to keep it simple and pick one of my classic veggie sides- Air Fryer asparagus, some garlicky Air Fryer broccolini or my favorite cheesy Air Fryer Parmesan Brussels sprouts.
And of course, you can also pair it with some bread if you want to- I like to stick to my classic Air Fryer rolls or Air Fryer garlic bread to go with this one!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Slice your potatoes into rounds that are roughly the same size in thickness. This will ensure they’re all evenly cooked. I realized this when I made my Air Fryer scalloped potatoes.
- Make sure you rinse the potatoes first, pat dry them and then slice them. Rinsing them after you slice them will wash away the starch- which is key to getting that perfect creamy consistency and helping the casserole set.
- If your casserole is getting too brown on the top, cover up the dish with foil and continue cooking.
- You can also bulk up the casserole by adding in veggies like bell peppers, onions and spinach. I love chopping up some of my Air Fryer peppers and onions and adding them into the mix.
- Top the casserole with some crispy onions or a handful of crumbled Air Fryer candied bacon for and extra flavor and texture boost!
Recipe FAQs
Yukon gold potatoes and Russet potatoes work wonderfully for this recipe. Just make sure you peel and cut them into smaller pieces. I suggest smaller potatoes when I make potato dishes because you can leave potato skins on, which saves time.
Store your leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Cover up the dish with cling wrap or transfer to an airtight container to preserve freshness.
To reheat the casserole, simply microwave it until it is nice and warm, or pop it back in a preheated Air Fryer for a few minutes.
Yes, you can freeze your Air Fryer ham and potato casserole! Assemble it in a dish, cover it up with foil and freeze for up to 2 months. You can air fry it directly- no need to thaw- just remember that it’ll need a bit longer to cook.
More Air Fryer Fall Recipes
Appetizers
Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Desserts
Air Fryer Banana Muffins
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Home Fries
Appetizers
Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
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Air Fryer Ham and Potato Casserole
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Safe Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 ounces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound small red potatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus additional 1/4 cup for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper.
- Stir together until it's a creamy sauce, and then add in the cut potatoes, diced ham and onion, and one cup of cheese.
- Once the ingredients are well combined, transfer them to a baking dish that will fit in your air fryer.
- Air fry at 400° Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are soft. Stir the casserole at least two or three times during the cooking process.
- Once the potatoes are soft, sprinkle shredded cheddar or swiss cheese onto the casserole, and then return to the air fryer and continue cooking for a couple of minutes, until the cheese melts.
Optional Toppings:
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese, cooked stuffing, or dried onions.
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Notes
- Experiment with using different seasonings like mixed herbs, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes to lend the dish some extra flavor.
- Depending on the kind of Air Fryer you’re using, you may need to add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Slice or chop the potatoes into equal sized chunks to help them cook evenly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes and thicken up before you serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
SO yum!
Delicious, however the cooking time was way off for me. 80 mins and potatoes are still hard. I have the Ninja air fryer, which I love. I plated and finished in the microwave. Taste great!
This might be a dumb question, but how do I know a dish is air fryer proof? This soup sounds amazing!
Hi Jill. Not a dumb question at all! Almost anything you put in your regular oven, should be air fryer safe. We’ve used Pyrex, Corning ware, silicone, Springform pans, and even basic cake pans.