These air fryer ham and cheese sliders are the perfect easy meal or snack. They’re simple to prepare, quick to cook, and best of all, they’re delicious. Plus, they’re a great way to use up any leftover ham you might have.
Why you’ll love air fryer sliders
- They are quick and easy to prepare
- The recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have at home
- They cook quickly in the air fryer so you can have a snack or a meal ready in no time
- They are a great way to use up leftover Christmas ham!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card for these air fryer ham and cheese sliders, or read on for all the details.
What do you need?
- Soft bread rolls – you can use Hawaiian rolls, brioche rolls, mini burger baps, or any other type of soft white dinner rolls.
- Thin sliced ham – thinly sliced deli ham, but you can also use leftover Christmas ham.
- Sliced Swiss cheese – The recipe below uses sliced Swiss cheese, but you could substitute any type of melty cheese, try Edam, Provolone, cheddar, or jack.
- Poppy seed glaze – This recipe also includes a tasty poppy seed topping for the rolls made from poppy seeds, melted butter, Dijon mustard, and garlic granules (substitute garlic powder).
How to cook hot ham and cheese sliders in the air fryer
This recipe is very simple to make, there are just a few key steps to getting it just right:
- Preheat the air fryer to 300°F/ 150°C.
- Mix the ingredients for the poppy seed glaze together in a small bowl.
- Slice the pack of dinner rolls horizontally through the middle. Spread the mayo in the buns, then layer the ham and cheese on top. Finish with a layer of cheese so it will help to stick the top half of the buns on.
- Place the tops of the rolls back on, and brush the butter poppy seed glaze over the top of the rolls. Cut the rolls into individual sliders.
- Place the sliders in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer with a small space between the rolls to allow the air to circulate.
- Air fry sliders for 5 to 8 minutes until the cheese has melted, and the tops are golden brown.
It is important to preheat the air fryer so that the cooking process starts immediately once you have put the food in the air fryer.
Note: if you dont have an air fryer, you can also make these hot ham and cheese rolls in an oven. Place the fillerd slider buns on a baking tray and bake in the oven at 320°F/ 160°C for 10-15 minutes until they are warmed through and the cheese is melted.
Serving ideas
Ham and cheese sliders are a classic party food that are easy to make and always a hit with guests.
If you’re looking for a way to step up your slider game, try serving them with a honey mustard dipping sauce. This sweet and tangy sauce takes these sliders to the next level and is sure to be a hit with your guests.
Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppyseeds
- ¼ teaspoon garlic granules (or garlic powder)
- 12 soft dinner rolls
- ½ pound thinly sliced ham
- 12 Swiss cheese slices
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Directions
- Preheat the air fryer to 300°F/ 150°C.
- Mix the melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and garlic granules together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Slice the dinner rolls through the middle, spread the lower half of the rolls with mayo.
- Add a layer of cheese slices, then ham, then another layer of cheese slices.
- Place the tops of the rolls back on, and brush the butter poppy mixture over the top. Cut the rolls apart.
- Place the sliders in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer with a small space between the sandwiches to allow the air to circulate [Note 1].
- Air fry sliders for 5 to 8 minutes at 300°F/ 150°C, until the the cheese has melted, and the tops are golden brown.
Notes
- You may need to cook them in batches depending on the type/size of your air fryer.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and provided for informational purposes only.
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