Description
Air Fryer Italian Sliders: Italian meats, cheeses, and pickled peppers are sandwiched between sweet rolls, topped with garlic butter, then cooked in the air fryer. Marinara for dipping (optional but recommended)!
Ingredients
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- 12-count King's Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls
- 1 cup shredded or 4-6 deli slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded or 4-6 deli slices provolone cheese
- 9 slices (just under .25 pounds) salami
- 9 slices (just under .25 pounds) pepperoni
- 3 slices (just under .25 pounds) ham
- handful of banana peppers
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 3-4 garlic cloves, grated or minced
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
OPTIONAL:
- marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- SLICE AND LAYER THE SLIDERS. First, slice the rolls in half with a serrated knife. Place the bottom half in your air fryer basket. Then, place a layer of cheese, and a layer of each of the meats. Top with the final layer of cheese. Scatter the banana peppers then place the other layer of buns on top.
- MAKE THE GARLIC BUTTER TOPPING. In a small pan, begin melting the butter over low heat. When it’s almost fully melted, add in the minced parsley, grated garlic, and seasonings. Stir and cook on low for a couple of minutes, just until the flavors are infused. Brush the garlic butter evenly over the Italian sliders. You can reserve a tiny bit of the butter to brush over the air fryer Italian sliders right before you serve them, to get that glossy buttery look.
- MAKE THE GARLIC BUTTER TOPPING. In a small pan, begin melting the butter over low heat. When it’s almost fully melted, add in the minced parsley, grated garlic, and seasonings. Stir and cook on low for a couple of minutes, just until the flavors are infused. Brush the garlic butter evenly over the Italian sliders. You can reserve a tiny bit of the butter to brush over the air fryer Italian sliders right before you serve them, to get that glossy buttery look.
- COOK THE AIR FRYER ITALIAN SLIDERS. Set your air fryer to a low temperature (around 325° F or 163° C). Bake in the air fryer for eight to ten minutes. Everyone’s air fryer is different, so just keep an eye on them to ensure the cheese is melting, and the top buns are not getting too dark. They should be a nice golden-brown color! Serve with marinara if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- You may want to place a piece of foil over the sliders if you notice the tops are getting too browned.
- If you buy a quarter pound of each of the meats from the deli, you may have a little bit leftover of each (if you do one layer of each as I did). You can always add the extra meat to the sliders or use the leftovers for a sandwich!
- See the section in the post above “Optional Additions/Substitutions” for a list of different Italian meats, cheeses, and veggies.
- Oven Instructions: Prepare the Air Fryer Italian Sliders in an oven-safe baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated 350° oven for about thirty minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, 30 Minutes or Less
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
