Pepperoni Pizza Sliders are made with only 4 main ingredients and in 20 minutes! They're warm and cheesy, flavorful and are great as a finger food for parties, game day gatherings and pizza night.
We make pizza at least once a week, in all different forms and with lots of different toppings. From easy, crispy tortilla pizzas to pepperoni flatbreads and mini party pizzas, we can't get enough pizza- and these sliders are another quick and easy favorite!
I've included air fryer instructions for even crispier sandwiches and a quicker cooking time. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
The 4 ingredients needed for the sandwich are:
- Hawaiian sweet rolls: or use our homemade hamburger buns!
- Pepperoni: regular thin sliced pepperoni are our favorite but turkey pepperoni is good too.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese blend
- Pizza sauce: use our easy no-cook pizza sauce.
Pepperoni pizza sliders are basted with a parmesan butter sauce for ultra addicting benefits. To make the garlic butter sauce, you need:
- Melted butter: margarine or extra virgin olive oil are okay too.
- Italian seasoning, salt and garlic powder
- Parmesan cheese: grated parmesan cheese works best.
Can I Use Different Rolls?
Yes! Any mini rolls, such as yeast or dinner rolls are perfect too.
What Other Toppings Make Good Pizza Sliders?
Any of your favorite pizza toppings are perfect for pizza sliders. Meatballs, ground beef, sausage, ham and pineapple, buffalo chicken, barbecue chicken are all great as slider fillings.
Can Pizza Sliders Be Made In Advance?
Yes. Pizza sliders can be made 2 or 3 days ahead of time. You can prep them without cooking and then cook when you need them. Or, cook them a few days ahead and reheat in the oven until warmed through. Don't baste them with the parmesan butter sauce until ready to cook.
Kristina's Tips
- For the best pizza sliders, use your favorite cheese and toppings.
- Have the kids choose their own toppings and make their own personal sliders. For picky kids, cheese and sauce might be the best option.
- For extra cheesy sliders, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the buns during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
How To Make Pizza Sliders
Making these are so easy. Preparation time is minimal and cook time is quick.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Without separating them, place the Hawaiian sweet rolls on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet. Slice the buns in half and set the tops aside.
- Layer the rolls with equal amounts of sauce, then shredded mozzarella cheese, then pepperoni slices and a little more shredded cheese. Cover with the top half of the rolls.
- Combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and parmesan cheese in a small mixing bowl. Brush sauce on the top of the rolls.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and sliders are golden brown and slightly crisp.
How To Store
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days wrapped in foil or plastic or in an airtight container. They can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
Equipment
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or pizza blend cheese
- 24 pepperoni slices
- 4 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Without separating them, place the Hawaiian sweet rolls on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet. Slice the buns in half and set the tops aside.
- Layer the rolls with equal amounts of sauce, then shredded mozzarella cheese, then pepperoni slices and a little more shredded cheese. Cover with the top half of the rolls.
- Combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and parmesan cheese in a small mixing bowl. Brush sauce on the top of the rolls.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and sliders are golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Follow the instructions above for assembling the sliders, but only assemble as many sliders as can fit in your air fryer at one time. Place sliders directly on the basket or tray. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and air fry for 5-8 minutes, until the tops of the buns are golden brown and cheese has melted.
Notes
Nutrition
Kristina Tipps says
My family loved this recipe! We can't wait to make it again.