Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders (Oven or Air Fryer!)
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These fast and easy pizza sliders with Hawaiian Rolls are so gooey and delicious and are a hit for any party or game day. Gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty tomato sauce, and just the right amount of pepperoni on soft rolls, these pepperoni pizza sliders are so tasty!
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Why We Love Pizza Sliders With Hawaiian Rolls
- Perfect For Your Next Party– Pizza sliders are perfect for a small party whether it’s a birthday party, pool party, game day food for football season, or Friday night pizza night These hot appetizers won’t last long, you may want to make more then one batch. The slider buns make this really easy to serve at a party or for an easy dinner.
- Kids and Adults Love Them– This little snack is a crowd favorite for both kids and adults and is packed full of pizza flavor. They also go great alongside the baked ham and cheese pinwheels, which are also really easy to make.
- Make Them In The Air Fryer or Oven– These snacks are faster in the air fryer, but cook up pretty quick in the oven too!
- Make one or a lot! – You can just make a few of these sliders in the air fryer easily.
If you like these sliders you should try the chicken bacon ranch sliders, ham and cheese sliders or the sloppy joe sliders. You can make one or all of them together and offer both for your party pretty easily! Or try the air fryer pepperoni rolls for a really dippable twist on pizza. Lastly don’t miss the slow cooker bbq chicken pineapple sliders, so packed full of flavor and yummy!
Ingredients For Pizza Sliders
- 12 Sweet Hawaiian rolls – 1 package
- ½ cup tomato paste – 1 small can
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning – divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder – divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt – divided
- 12-24 slices pepperoni
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella – shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic – minced
- 1 tablespoon butter – melted
How To Make Pizza Sliders With Hawaiian Rolls
- Slice the rolls in half the long way into sandwiches, a large serrated knife works well for these soft buns. Use cooking spray to lightly oil the baking dish. Then place the bottom half on a lightly oiled baking dish and set aside the top half.
- Spread the tomato paste over the bottom half of the rolls evenly.
- Mix together the Italian seasoning, onion powder and salt. Spread half of the spices evenly across the tomato paste, saving the rest for the top.
- Add the slices of pepperoni evenly over the tomato paste and seasoning so you have a good layer of meat. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the pepperoni.
- Place the top half of the rolls on top and gently press down.
- In a small bowl mix the melted butter and garlic together, then brush the butter mixture over the top of the rolls.
- Sprinkle remaining Italian Seasoning and onion powder evenly across the butter spread.
Instructions For Heating In The Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
- Cover with foil and place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Instructions For Heating In The Air Fryer
- Place the sliders in your air fryer in a single layer. Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Cook the sliders for 4-6 minutes uncovered, or until a light golden brown. Work in batches if your air fryer isn’t big enough to place all the sliders in at once. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
*Note- My air fryer is a toaster oven-style air fryer. I add a small layer of aluminum foil to help keep the melty cheese in one place for easier cleanup.
Flavor Swaps And FAQ
You can easily change up the flavor of these pizza sliders by adding your favorite pizza toppings. Try some of these ideas for the perfect simple dinner.
Black olives
Bell peppers
Cooked sausage
Ham
Pre-cooked bacon
Mushrooms
Diced tomatoes
Pineapple tidbits
So many people feel so strongly about adding pineapple or not to pizza. I personally love pineapple on pizza, and if you do too you should also try these Hawaiian Pizza Crescent Rolls for another easy cheesy pizza flavored recipe/
Also Try Pepperoni Pizza Sliders With Different Types of Dips!
- Ranch
- Marinara sauce
- Blue cheese
- Cheddar cheese sauce
- Garlic butter
- BBQ sauce
Can I Use Pizza Sauce or Spaghetti Sauce Instead Of Tomato Paste?
Yes you can swap pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce for tomato paste in this recipe. When spreading sauce on the rolls just add a thin layer or your sliders may become soggy.
Tomato paste is a more concentrated tomato flavor and is less liquidy than tomato sauce is.
Other Recipes You Will Love
The BEST Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks – Golden crunchy mozzarella sticks that are gooey on the inside, the perfect appetizer
Veggie Pinwheel Tortilla Rollups – If you love creamy ranch, then you will love this quick and easy appetizer that also makes a great lunch!
Homemade Pepperoni Pizza– Fresh homemade dough can be really fun to make, and is super delicious!
Fresh Homemade Guacamole– The ultimate party dip, I almost always find myself adding guacamole to the table.
Cold Veggie Pizza– Made with crescent rolls, this easy appetizer has a layer of cool and creamy ranch then is topped with crunchy veggies. It’s great for warm days, a party or a light lunch.
Pizza Sliders With Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
- 12 Sweet Hawaiian rolls 1 package
- ½ cup tomato paste 1 small can
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 12-24 slices pepperoni
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- parmesan cheese optional garnish
- parlsey optional garnish
Instructions
- Slice the rolls in half the long way into sandwiches. Use cooking spray to lightly oil the baking dish. Place the bottom half on a lightly oiled baking dish and set aside the top half.
- Spread the tomato paste over the bottom half of the rolls evenly.
- Mix together the Italian seasoning, onion powder and salt. Spread half of the spices evenly across the tomato paste, saving the rest for the top.
- Add the pepperoni evenly over the tomato paste and seasoning. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the pepperoni.
- Place the top half of the rolls on top and gently press down.
- Mix the melted butter and garlic together, then brush the butter mixture over the top of the rolls.
- Sprinkle remaining Italian Seasoning and onion powder evenly across the butter spread.
For The Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
- Cover with foil and place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsely if desired.
For The Air Fryer
- Place the sliders in your air fryer in a single layer. Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Cook the sliders for 4-6 minutes uncovered, or until a light golden brown. Work in batches if your air fryer isn't big enough to place all the sliders in at once. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder for the minced garlic.
- Tomato sauce can be used instead of tomato paste, but spread sauce lightly or you may end up with a soggy sandwich than with tomato paste.
- My air fryer is a toaster oven-style air fryer. I add a small layer of aluminum foil to help keep the melty cheese in one place for easier cleanup.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or parmesan cheese if desired.
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