Sliders are just such fun little sandwiches. They’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!
The classic ham and cheese sandwich gets amped up in an easy to hold version thanks to these sliders. It’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.
If you love these sliders, make sure to check out these awesome air fryer turkey sliders, which are great for those Thanksgiving leftovers!
What You’ll Need
1 package of Hawaiian pretzel slider rolls (such as Kings Hawaiian)
3 slices spiral ham (or about ½ pound deli ham)
4 slices swiss cheese
3 Tbsp garlic aioli
1 Tbsp butter, melted
½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp onion powder
½ 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 don’t like swiss, as it goes well with ham
Aioli. You can use regular mayonnaise and add ½ 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
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F
Slice your Hawaiian pretzel sliders in half horizontally (if needed) to create top and bottom bun halves. If you can’t fit the entire loaf of sliders in your air fryer basket at once, cut vertically into smaller sections
To the bottom buns, spread 3 Tbsp garlic aioli evenly
Top the aioli with 3 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 350°F, or until cheese is melted and buns are toasted
Remove from the air fryer, cut into slider sections, and serve!
These air fryer ham and cheese sliders on Hawaiian pretzel rolls are so easy to make, you’ll want them in your regular rotation! They’re perfect for using up leftover holiday ham, but great anytime even with deli meat.
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!
11ouncePackage Hawaiian pretzel slider rolls(such as Kings Hawaiian)
3slicesSpiral ham(or about 1/2 pound deli ham)
4slicesSwiss cheese
3tbspGarlic aioli
1tbspSalted buttermelted
1/2tbspDijon mustard
1/2tspOnion powder
1/2tspWorcestershire sauce
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F
Slice your Hawaiian pretzel sliders in half horizontally (if needed) to create top and bottom bun halves. If you can’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 350°F, 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 don’t like swiss, as it goes well with ham
You can use regular mayonnaise and add ½ 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 you’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 don’t add butter mixture to the top of the pretzel rolls because you’ll ruin the pretzel salt if you do that, but feel free to if you’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
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