Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders

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 this recipe

• 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

These air fryer ham and cheese sliders are the perfect snack or party food! Made with just a few simple ingredients, they come together in just minutes and are so delicious. Plus, they can be easily customized to fit your taste.

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?

Full ingredients list and quantities are given in the recipe card below.

Soft bread rolls

Sliders are made from soft bread rolls, you can use Hawaiian rolls, brioche rolls, mini burger baps, or any other type of soft white dinner rolls.

Sliced deli ham

I like to use thin sliced deli ham, but you can also use leftover Christmas ham.

Sliced Provolone cheese

The recipe below uses sliced Provolone cheese, but you could substitute Swiss cheese or pepper jack cheese.

Poppy seed glaze

This recipe also includes a tasty poppy seed topping for the rolls. It adds flavor and crunch to the rolls, and helps prevent the tops of the rolls from drying out during cooking.

It is made from poppy seeds, melted butter, Dijon mustard, onion and garlic powders and Worcestershire sauce. You can skip the poppy seeds if you don’t like them, or don’t have any to hand.

How to cook hot ham and cheese sliders in an air fryer

This recipe is very simple to make, there are just a few key steps to getting it just right:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 300°F/ 150°C.
2. Mix the ingredients for the poppy seed glaze together in a small bowl.
3. Slice the pack of dinner rolls horizontally through the middle. 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
4. 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.
5. Air fry sliders for 5 to 8 minutes until the the cheese has melted, and the tops are golden brown.

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.

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