Name: Air Fryer Ham Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 Sweet Hawaiian dinner rolls (1 dozen package); 1 pound ham ((Approximately 2 cups leftover holiday ham)); 10 slices Swiss cheese; ¼ cup butter (melted); 2 Tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce; 4 Tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon poppy seeds; 2 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder

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Layered with leftover ham, melted Swiss cheese, and a sweet buttery glaze, these Air Fryer Ham Sliders are easy to make and ideal for parties, game days, or weeknight dinners.

Leftover ham and cheese sliders on a wooden cutting board.

Air Fryer Leftover Ham Sliders

If you are like me and are worn out by the thought of planning yet another after-holiday meal, try this leftover ham recipe in the air fryer.

This recipe combines whatever ham you have around the house with other simple ingredients. Gather the sweet Hawaiian dinner rolls and warm up the air fryer. These sliders make your leftovers into a delicious dish perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.

If you have more leftover ham than you know what to do with, try making this easy ham stir fry, a ham and potato casserole or this leftover ham soup!

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Vertical stack of three air fryer ham sliders piled on top of each other.

Ingredients

Sweet Hawaiian dinner rolls
Leftover ham
Swiss cheese– Slices from the deli work well.
Butter
Brown sugar
Worcestershire sauce
Dijon mustard
Seasoning: Poppy seeds, onion powder, garlic powder

Recipe Tips

Honey mustard can be substituted for dijon mustard
Small air fryer and large batch of sliders? See below for oven instructions.
Customize sliders with various cheeses, try provolone or gouda.

How long to air fry sliders

Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and poppy seeds.

Glass bowl with melted butter, poppy seeds and seasonings mixture.

Sliced Hawaiian rolls with leftover ham on top.

Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half. To do this, slice through the dozen horizontally in half or pull the rolls apart one by one and slice them. How you slice them may depend on the size of your air fryer and personal preferences.

Spread Dijon mustard on one side of the sliced rolls using a butter knife.

Next, place the bottom halves of the rolls into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Layer ham on the rolls. Using leftover ham pieces may cause a variation in the amount of pork per slider.

Next, add a layer of swiss cheese slices over the ham and then place the other half of the Hawaiian rolls on top of the cheese.

Using a pastry brush, spread butter and seasoning mixture from the first step over the sliders.

Hawaiian rolls covered with butter and poppy seeds.

Air fry at 300 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the rolls are golden brown.

A quick and easy ham and swiss cheese slider made in the air fryer held up.

What sides go with air fryer ham sliders?

These sliders are all about reusing holiday leftovers. Pair the tasty bites of leftover ham with any of the buffet style sides from Thanksgiving. Looking for something easy? Open a bag of potato chips and the meal is served.

How to make ham sliders in the oven

Need to make a large batch? Ham sliders in the oven is a quick and easy method too!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the rolls in a 9X13 baking dish, follow the steps above and then cover with aluminum foil, bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake 2 minutes to toast the rolls.

Air Fryer Ham Slider variations

Ham and cheese sliders in the air fryer can be personalized to fit almost any crowd. Here are a few ways we like to vary them.

Ham, Swiss and Cranberry Sliders: Sub out the mustard and layer on leftover cranberry sauce. This version of slider adds a side of sweet/tart and is the ultimate refrigerator clean out.
Ham, Gouda and Peach Jelly: Swap the swiss cheese for a smokey gouda. Pair the smokey flavor with a sweet favorite summer flavor of peaches. Use a smear of peach jelly instead of the mustard and your sliders will disappear in a flash.

Other easy air fryer recipes

Air-fryer Italian Subs combine juicy Italian sausages, toasted sub rolls, melted cheese, and tangy marinara sauce to create a satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to make.

This tender Thin Air Fyer Pork Chops recipe is big on flavor, uses only a few seasonings, and is ready in under 15 minutes.

With just 5 minutes of prep and about 25 minutes of cooking, this air fryer pork tenderloin recipe can land on your dinner table in under 30 minutes.