Air Fryer King's Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
Description
Buttery, cheesy Air Fryer King's Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders are ready in just 10 minutes! Sweet Hawaiian rolls layered with deli ham, melty Swiss cheese, and a poppy seed garlic butter make the perfect party appetizer, game-day snack, or easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- 12 King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls, one 12-pack
- 24 slices deli ham, thinly sliced
- 12 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
For the Poppy Seed Garlic Butter:
- 4 Tbsp salted butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
- Keeping the rolls connected as a slab, use a long serrated knife to slice the entire pack of King's Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom slab on a piece of parchment paper cut to fit your air fryer basket.
- Spread the mayonnaise evenly across the bottom rolls. Layer the deli ham (2 slices per slider), then the Swiss cheese (1 slice per slider). Place the top slab back on.
- Generously brush the tops of the rolls with the poppy seed garlic butter.
- Carefully transfer the sliders, still on the parchment, to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 320°F for 5 to 6 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. If the tops brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the final 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer, sprinkle with additional poppy seeds, and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes before slicing between each roll. Serve warm.
Equipment
- Parchment paper or foil,
- Pastry Brush,
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Long serrated knife
Notes
- Cook in batches if your air fryer is small. Six sliders at a time works for most 5-quart baskets.
- Oven option: Bake covered with foil at 350°F for 15 minutes, then uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Make-ahead: Assemble without the butter glaze up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, then brush and air fry just before serving.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze assembled unbaked sliders for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight, brush with butter, and air fry as directed.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 300°F for 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 870mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 263IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 1mg