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Air Fryer Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich Bites

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August 21, 2022

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These delicious ham and cheese sandwich bombs are a great appetizer, snack, party food or lunch idea.
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Fluffy hot ham and cheese sandwich bites are yummy and easy. They come together in no time and taste great for lunch, however, you can also serve them as an appetizer, or as a party snack.

You can be super creative with these biscuit bites and fill them with pretty much anything you like. This recipe is great for using up any leftover chicken, turkey, bacon, or even taco meat.

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Table of Contents

  • POSSIBLE VARIATIONS
  • HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH BITES INGREDIENTS
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS
  • INSTRUCTIONS
  • STORAGE TIPS
  • MORE REFRIGERATOR BISCUIT RECIPES
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich Bites
  • MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

  • 3 CHEESE BOMBS – Soft and flaky biscuit dough wrapped around melty cheese makes one of the world’s best appetizers.
  • BREAKFAST BISCUIT BITES – These biscuit bites are filled with scrambled eggs and crisp bacon for a perfect handheld breakfast.
  • PIZZA BOMBS – Simply add some chopped pepperoni to your cheese center, then prepare as described.
baked ham and cheese sandwich bites in the air fryer

HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH BITES INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ham and cheese slider bombs ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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  • Refrigerated biscuits: We used large canned Grands biscuits, but canned crescent dough or pizza dough can be substituted.
  • Cheddar Cheese: You can substitute your favorite cheese.
  • Ham: Use grilled ham, honey ham or any deli ham of your choice. If you are out of ham, you can use other meats such as bacon, pepperoni or whatever meat you prefer.
  • Butter
  • Italian seasoning: Oregano or pizza seasoning can be substituted. Another great option to add some additional flavor would be a sprinkle of everything-bagel seasoning.
display of ham and cheese sandwich bites ingredients

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Enjoy this great recipe together with these other recipes:

  • PASTA SALAD – Salmon, pasta, spinach and the perfect vinaigrette make this healthy and delicious salad ideal for a nice lunch.
  • SERVE WITH FRESH FRUIT – Melon slices, pineapple, fresh berries or a fruit salad would go well with this dish.
  • SERVE WITH A DIP – Air fryer ham and cheese sandwich bombs taste great with a dip. Marinara sauce, honey mustard sauce, ranch dressing or dijon mustard are yummy choices.

INSTRUCTIONS

If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

  • knife and cutting board
  • pastry brush
  • air fryer

PREPARE DOUGH: Open the can of biscuits and separate dough pieces. Split each biscuit in half, so you end up with 16 pieces of biscuit dough.

KITCHEN TIP

In case you don’t have any canned biscuits at hand, you can also use refrigerated canned crescent dough or pizza dough.

biscuit bite ingredients
Ham and cheese on a biscuit round.

SHAPE DOUGH: Flatten each biscuit piece into a circular shape.

FILL: Add 1 cube of cheese and some ham to each biscuit.

biscuit wrapping around ham and cheese.
Basting brush brushing biscuit ball

SHAPE BISCUIT BOMBS: Wrap the biscuit dough around the ham and cheese and seal closed with your fingers.

KITCHEN TIP

Make sure the biscuits are closed up so they don’t open in the air fryer and leak cheese all over. 

BASTE WITH BUTTER: Baste the tops of the ham and cheese bites with the melted butter using a pastry brush.

KITCHEN TIP

If you like your ham and cheese bombs extra buttery, baste the tops with butter again after they are done baking.

Spices on top of biscuit ball
Biscuit balls in an air fryer basket

SPRINKLE WITH TOPPING: Sprinkle ham and cheese slider bombs with Italian seasoning.

KITCHEN TIP

Try sprinkling a little salt on top before cooking for a bit of a salty kick. Another option would be a sprinkle with some freshly grated parmesan cheese or everything-bagel seasoning.

PLACE IN AIR FRYER: Place ham and cheese bites into the air fryer basket so they are not touching. You might have to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.

cooked biscuit bites
pile of hot ham and cheese sandwich bites

AIR FRY BISCUIT BITES: Cook in the air fryer at 350ºF for 6 minutes. Time may vary depending on your machine so check them at 5 minutes.

COOL: Let them cool for a few minutes before eating. Serve with fresh fruit.

KITCHEN TIP

If the ham and cheese sandwich bites look dry after they come out of the air fryer, baste the tops again with melted butter.

Hand opening ham and cheese sandwich bite
stack of hot ham and cheese biscuit bites

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: If you have leftover ham and cheese sandwich bombs, store them in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.

Freeze: If you would like to freeze your leftovers, individually wrap each biscuit bite with plastic wrap and then put them into a ziptop freezer bag or an airtight container. Biscuit bombs can be frozen for up to a month.

Defrost: To defrost, unwrap desired number of biscuit bites completely and put them on a microwave safe plate. Cover them with a paper towel and reheat in the microwave for 1 – 1 1/2 minutes depending on your machine.

MORE REFRIGERATOR BISCUIT RECIPES

While we love ham and cheese sandwich bites we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

  • 3 CHEESE BOMBS – Soft and flaky biscuit dough wrapped around melty cheese makes one of the world’s best appetizers.
  • BREAKFAST BISCUIT BITES – The ideal brunch addition, these little breakfast bites combine the classic breakfast flavors of eggs and bacon.
  • DEEP FRIED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES – Crispy fried biscuits, layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
  • APPLE PIE PULL APART BREAD – This super easy recipe is must try for everyone who loves apple pie. If for breakfast or dessert, this cinnamon-apple goodness is a sure hit.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does it matter what kind of refrigerated dough I use?

You can use refrigerated canned biscuits, crescent or pizza dough for similar results.

I don’t have an air fryer. Can these ham and cheese bites also be baked in the oven?

Yes, you can also place the ham and cheese bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them at 375ºF for about 10 minutes until golden brown and baked through. Brush biscuits again with melted butter.

Can I add other meats and cheeses to the filling?

Yes, you can add Swiss cheese, Gruyere, pepper jack, brie or any type of cheese you prefer, as well as pepperoni or bacon instead of the ham.

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ham and cheese filled biscuit bites.

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Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich Bites


Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
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These delicious ham and cheese sandwich bombs are a great appetizer, snack, party food or lunch idea.
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Equipment

  • knife and cutting board
  • pastry brush
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can large refrigerator biscuits
  • 6 oz cheddar cheese cubed into 16 pieces
  • 2 oz ham diced
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Open the can of biscuits. Split each biscuit in half, so you end up with 16 dough pieces.
    biscuit bite ingredients
  • Add 1 cube of cheese and some ham to each biscuit.
    Ham and cheese on a biscuit round.
  • Pull the sides of the biscuit up and pinch them together to secure.
    biscuit wrapping around ham and cheese.
  • Baste the tops of the ham and cheese bombs with the melted butter using a pastry brush.
    Basting brush brushing biscuit ball
  • Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
    Spices on top of biscuit ball
  • Place ham and cheese sandwich bites into the air fryer basket so they are not touching. You might have to do two sets, depending on the size of your air fryer.
    Biscuit balls in an air fryer basket
  • Cook in the air fryer at 350ºF for 6 minutes. Time may vary depending on your machine so check them at 5 minutes.
  • Remove ham and cheese bombs from air fryer when the tops are a deep golden brown and they are baked through.
    cooked biscuit bites
  • Let them cool for a few minutes before eating.
    stack of hot ham and cheese biscuit bites

Notes

Make sure the biscuits are closed up so they don’t open in the air fryer and leak cheese all over. 
 
Optional: Sprinkle some fresh grated parmesan cheese on top of the ham and cheese biscuit bombs before cooking. 
 
If biscuit bites are too close together in the air fryer they might cook together and therefore may not cook completely within 6 minutes. If this occurs, increase cook time. 
 
Serve with fresh fruit. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Nancy says

    May 27, 2022

    5 stars
    Wow what a wonderful recipe. We made it for lunch and everyone loved it!!

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    • Andrea + Stef says

      May 27, 2022

      We’re glad you loved them!

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  2. Agnieszka says

    May 27, 2022

    5 stars
    These bites are so yummy! My kids ate the entire batch within 5 minutes! Making more this weekend!

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    • Andrea + Stef says

      May 27, 2022

      We’re glad they like them!

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