0.75 tbsp of jam is approximately 11 grams. This conversion is essential for air fryer recipes where precision matters, especially when glazing meats or baking desserts. Whether you're making a quick jam glaze for chicken or adding sweetness to air-fried pastries, knowing the exact weight ensures consistent results.
Using the right amount of jam can make or break your air fryer dishes. Too little, and your glaze might lack flavour; too much, and it could burn or make dishes overly sweet. At airfryerrecipe.co.uk, we've found that 11 grams of jam (0.75 tbsp) is ideal for coating two chicken thighs or brushing over four small pastries. This measurement works perfectly in most standard UK jam varieties, from strawberry to apricot.
Different jam brands might vary slightly in density, but 11 grams is a reliable average. If you're working with particularly thick marmalade or runny conserve, you might adjust by 1-2 grams. For more conversion help, check our air fryer conversion chart.
Don't have kitchen scales? You can still measure 0.75 tbsp of jam accurately. Fill a tablespoon three-quarters full, levelling off the excess with a knife. Alternatively, use three quarter-teaspoon measures (3 x 1 tsp = 0.75 tbsp). This method works well for sticky substances like jam that don't pour easily.
For air fryer recipes where jam is mixed with other ingredients - like in our 5-ingredient glaze recipes - this visual measurement is often sufficient. However, for baking where precision is crucial, we recommend investing in digital scales that measure to the nearest gram.
Not all jams weigh the same per tablespoon. Thicker preserves like marmalade might weigh 12-13 grams for 0.75 tbsp, while runny jellies could be closer to 10 grams. Seedless jams typically fall right at our 11-gram benchmark. When trying new recipes from dessert category, always consider your jam's texture.
This quantity (11g) is perfect for many air fryer applications. Brush it over salmon fillets during the last 3 minutes of cooking for a glossy finish. Mix with mustard for a quick chicken glaze, or swirl into cream cheese for stuffed French toast. The concentrated heat of air frying caramelises the sugars beautifully.
For cleaning sticky jam residue from your air fryer basket, our cleaning guide has simple solutions. Remember, measuring accurately prevents messy overflow that's harder to clean later. Whether you're making breakfast treats or dinner glazes, 0.75 tbsp (11g) of jam delivers balanced sweetness without overdoing it.
Need different amounts? Here's a quick reference: 1 full tbsp = ~15g, 0.5 tbsp = ~7.5g, and 1 teaspoon = ~5g. These conversions help when scaling recipes up or down. For larger batches, remember that 4 tbsp (60ml) equals about 88 grams of jam.
