Easy Air Fryer Ham & Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian Pretzel Rolls

Sliders are just such fun little sandwiches. Theyโ€™re kid-friendly, perfect for game day, and make a great lunch or dinner. These easy air fryer ham and cheese sliders on tasty Hawaiian pretzel rolls come together in under 10 minutes!

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Why You Want This Recipe

The classic ham and cheese sandwich gets amped up in an easy to hold version thanks to these sliders. Itโ€™s a great way to use up leftover holiday ham from Christmas, Easter, or any other celebration! However, it works equally well with deli ham too.

This crowd pleasing slider recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes, making it easy to make anytime for lunch, an appetizer board, or your game day spread.

holding a ham and cheese pretzel slider from the air fryer

If you love these sliders, make sure to check out these awesome air fryer turkey sliders, which are great for those Thanksgiving leftovers!

What Youโ€™ll Need

ingredients to make ham and cheese hawaiian pretzel roll sliders in the air fryer
  • 1 package of Hawaiian pretzel slider rolls (such as Kings Hawaiian)
  • 3 slices spiral ham (or about ยฝ pound deli ham)
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • 3 Tbsp garlic aioli
  • 1 Tbsp butter, melted
  • ยฝ Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ยฝ tsp onion powder
  • ยฝ tsp Worcestershire sauce

Tips & Variations on Ingredients

  • Rolls. You can use regular Hawaiian slider rolls (not pretzel) or even non-Hawaiian rolls if preferred
  • Cheese. Cheddar is a good substitute if you donโ€™t like swiss, as it goes well with ham
  • Aioli. You can use regular mayonnaise and add ยฝ tsp garlic powder if needed
  • Sauce mix. If you use non-Hawaiian rolls, add 1 tsp brown sugar for sweetness. You can also add other seasonings like everything bagel mix, poppyseeds, onion flakes, or others to your liking (we just hate poppyseeds getting stuck in our teeth!)

How to Make Hawaiian Pretzel Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350ยฐF
  2. Slice your Hawaiian pretzel sliders in half horizontally (if needed) to create top and bottom bun halves. If you canโ€™t fit the entire loaf of sliders in your air fryer basket at once, cut vertically into smaller sections
slice hawaiian roll pretzel sliders in half
  1. To the bottom buns, spread 3 Tbsp garlic aioli evenly
spread garlic aioli across the bottom of pretzel roll slider buns
  1. Top the aioli with 3 slices of spiral ham, evenly distributed
add slices of spiral ham on top of the aioli spread
  1. Place swiss cheese slices on top of ham
place swiss cheese on top of the ham
  1. Combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder in a small bowl
combine melted butter, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and onion powder
  1. Brush the cut side of the top buns with the butter mixture
brush pretzel buns with butter mixture
  1. Place the top buns on top of the cheese to create sandwiches
place the top buns to create the sliders
  1. Add the sliders to your preheated air fryer basketย 
place ham and cheese pretzel sliders into air fryer basket
  1. Cook sliders on air fry setting for 5-7 minutes at 350ยฐF, or until cheese is melted and buns are toasted
  2. Remove from the air fryer, cut into slider sections, and serve!
overhead view of ham and cheese pretzel sliders on a plate with pickles

What to Serve With Ham and Cheese Sliders

four ham and cheese sliders on their side sitting horizontal on a plate with greens

Recipe FAQs

How Long to Cook Ham and Cheese Sliders in the Air Fryer?

Ham and cheese sliders should cook for about 5-8 minutes on average in an air fryer.ย 

This can vary based on the filling type and thickness, as well as the temperature and power of your air fryer.

How to Reheat Sliders in the Air Fryer?

Reheat sliders in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 350ยฐF.

If you donโ€™t want them to brown any further, wrap them in foil first before placing them in the air fryer basket.

Can Sliders Be Prepared the Day Before?

You can prepare sliders the day before. However, do not apply the butter on the buns when preparing. Add it just before youโ€™re ready to cook them.

This will prevent the buns from getting soggy while being stored.

Recipe Tips From the Pros

  • If youโ€™d like to make the sliders pull-apart instead of cutting them, trim the ham and cheese slices to fit each bun ahead of time
  • I donโ€™t add butter mixture to the top of the pretzel rolls because youโ€™ll ruin the pretzel salt if you do that
  • This recipe easily doubles (or more) to feed a crowd
  • 5 minutes was perfect in my Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer, however times may vary slightly with other air fryers
two plates of ham and cheese sliders on hawaiian pretzel rolls with pickles and greens

More Air Fryer Ham Recipes to Try Out

Final Thoughts

These air fryer ham and cheese sliders on Hawaiian pretzel rolls are so easy to make, youโ€™ll want them in your regular rotation! Theyโ€™re perfect for using up leftover holiday ham, but great anytime even with deli meat.

Satisfy your fast food craving by cooking frozen White Castle sliders in the air fryer!

Make sure to check out our best air fryer slider recipes for some other great versions to try!

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Easy Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian Pretzel Rolls

These air fryer ham and cheese sliders get toasty, melty, and delicious in under 10 minutes. Serve on sweet Hawaiian pretzel rolls with your favorite sides for a perfect lunch!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
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  • 11 ounce Package Hawaiian pretzel slider rolls (such as Kings Hawaiian)
  • 3 slices Spiral ham (or about 1/2 pound deli ham)
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 3 tbsp Garlic aioli
  • 1 tbsp Salted butter melted
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
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  • Preheat your air fryer to 350ยฐF
  • Slice your Hawaiian pretzel sliders in half horizontally (if needed) to create top and bottom bun halves. If you canโ€™t fit the entire loaf of sliders in your air fryer basket at once, cut vertically into smaller sections
  • To the bottom buns, spread garlic aioli evenly
  • Top the aioli with slices of spiral ham, evenly distributed
  • Place swiss cheese slices on top of ham
  • Combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder in a small bowl
  • Brush the cut side of the top buns with the butter mixture
  • Place the top buns on top of the cheese to create sandwiches
  • Add the sliders to your preheated air fryer basket
  • Cook sliders on air fry setting for 5-7 minutes at 350ยฐF, or until cheese is melted and buns are toasted
  • Remove from the air fryer, cut into slider sections, and serve!

Notes

  • You can use regular Hawaiian slider rolls (not pretzel) or even non-Hawaiian rolls if preferred. If you use non-Hawaiian rolls, add 1 tsp brown sugar to your mustard sauce for sweetness
  • Cheddar is a good substitute if you donโ€™t like swiss, as it goes well with ham
  • You can use regular mayonnaise and add ยฝ tsp garlic powder in place of the aioli
  • Feel free to adjust or add other seasonings like everything bagel mix, poppyseeds, onion flakes, or anything else you like
  • If youโ€™d like to make the sliders pull-apart instead of cutting them, trim the ham and cheese slices to fit each bun ahead of time
  • I donโ€™t add butter mixture to the top of the pretzel rolls because youโ€™ll ruin the pretzel salt if you do that, but feel free to if youโ€™re using regular Hawaiian rolls
  • This recipe easily doubles (or more) to feed a crowd
  • 5 minutes was perfect in my Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer, however times may vary slightly with other air fryers
  • Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, substitutions, sides, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only

Nutrition

Serving: 144gCalories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 26.6gProtein: 21.6gFat: 18.5gSaturated Fat: 7.1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 1162mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7.8gCalcium: 119mgIron: 1mg
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