Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders

Five ham and Swiss cheese air fried sliders on a plate.

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Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders

These easy ham and Swiss sliders are made on soft Hawaiian rolls in the air fryer. Ready in under 30 minutes, they're an easy weeknight dinner, party appetizer, or snack.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Game Day recipes, Lunch, Main Course, Weeknight Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: Sliders

Calories: 304kcal

Author: Lori @ A Reinvented Mom

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Aioli Sauce

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon onion powder

For the Sandwiches:

12 Kings Hawaiian rolls
24 slices deli ham
12 ounces Swiss cheese sliced

Instructions

For the Sauce:

Mix the mayonnaise and spices in a small bowl and set aside.
1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon onion powder

For the Sliders:

Cut each roll in half horizontally. Place 2 slices of ham and 1 ounce of cheese on each bottom roll. You may need to fold the ham to make it fit the buns.
12 Kings Hawaiian rolls, 24 slices deli ham, 12 ounces Swiss cheese
Spread a little less than 1/2 tablespoon of aioli on the cut side of each top bun and place it sauce side down on top of the sandwiches.
Lightly grease the air fryer basket.
Place the sliders in the air fryer basket, leaving a little bit of room between each one. Cook at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and sliders are warmed through.

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions:
- Cheeses: any good melting cheese like Havarti, Muenster, cheddar, provolone, American
- Meats: sliced pastrami, turkey, roast beef or leftover holiday ham
- Bread: regular slider buns or pretzel buns
- Condiments: use honey mustard, spicy brown mustard or plain mayo in place of the homemade sauce
Optional butter topping: melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Add 1-2 teaspoons of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, Everything but the Bagel seasoning or parsley and stir to combine. Add a little Dijon mustard or a splash of Worcestershire to maximize the flavor. Brush on top of the buns before cooking.
You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer basket size.
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
If your basket is large enough or you're making these in the oven, cut the slab of rolls in half horizontally without separating them into individual rolls, cook, then cut before serving.
Oven directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make sandwiches as directed then place them on a baking tray and cover with foil. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until heated through and the cheese has melted.
Store leftovers: in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat: cook in the air fryer 325 degrees F for 3-5 minutes until sliders are warmed through.

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