Meatball Hawaiian Sliders
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Meatball Hawaiian sliders are the ultimate party food but they also make a fantastic dinner option too. When you combine meatball sliders on Hawaiian rolls with a tangy, pineapple teriyaki sauce, it won’t matter when you serve them because everyone will beg for more.
As winter fades and the temperatures rise, our menus adjust. Whether you’re a busy parent looking for a savory recipe to dazzle your crew, or you want to try producing something fun in your kitchen – these meatball sliders bursting with rich tropical flavors are a great option for warmer days.
When I think of spring food – I think of colors, contrast, and variety. Those descriptions fit these sliders because there is nothing boring about this recipe. You can create a savory dish in no time simply by combining meatballs with a rich sauce created from an array of ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This King’s Hawaiian Sliders Recipe
- Perfectly Sized! These sliders are the perfect size for a party appetizer or grab a few for a fun dinner.
- Very Easy Recipe! this recipe is super easy and produces a flavorful end result every time.
- Make it ahead! You can make all the components of this dish ahead of time and then assemble when you are ready to serve.
- Balanced flavors. A little sweet, a little spicy, and a little bit of crunch all combine together for the perfect mini appetizer.
This recipe is great because you can either follow my directions to make your own meatballs out of any ground meat, or use pre-made meatballs for a faster meal.
Hawaiian Sliders Ingredients
- Ground Meat – You can choose from ground turkey, chicken, or extra lean ground beef. I usually do a mix of beef and chicken.
- Panko Crumbs
- Canned Crushed Pineapple – You will need the pineapple and the juice.
- Milk
- Soy Sauce
- Fresh Garlic
- Fresh Ginger
- Salt and White Pepper
- Brown Sugar
- Honey
- Cornstarch – This helps thicken the sauce.
- Hawaiian rolls – You can’t have Hawaiian sliders without mini Hawaiian rolls.
Who doesn’t like recipes that adjust to your schedule? If you do have time to whip up the meatballs from scratch, I know you’re going to be blown away by adding contrasting flavors such as pineapple juice, garlic and soy sauce to them.
The sauce is just as full of zany flavors such as ginger, garlic, pineapple juice and cloves.
What To Serve with Meatball Sliders
My family and I love to eat these with homemade potato wedges and a simple fruit salad on the side (maybe with pineapple to tie it all in). Here are a few other ideas:
The broccoli slaw is the proverbial icing on the top – adding a crunchy texture that makes the perfect finish to these sliders.
More Great King’s Hawaiian Slider Recipes
If you like these Hawaiian Meatball Sliders, be sure to check out these other great slider recipes:
- Reuben Sliders
- Pimento Cheese Pulled Pork Sliders
- Instant Pot Korean Beef Sliders
- Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
- Ham & Turkey Club Sliders
Meatball Hawaiian Sliders
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey, chicken, or extra lean beef
- ¼ cup panko crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons crushed pineapple juice reserved
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
Sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon cold water
Sliders
- 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
- 1 cup broccoli slaw
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine meatball ingredients. Mix until just combined (Note: hands work best for this).1 pound ground turkey, chicken, or extra lean beef, ¼ cup panko crumbs, 2 Tablespoons crushed pineapple, 2 Tablespoons milk, 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, 3 garlic cloves, 3 teaspoons fresh ginger, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
- Form meat mixture into 1-2” meatballs using your hands or a meatball scoop. Place in prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 13-15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Meanwhile, for the sauce, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, water, pineapple juice, garlic and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water. Whisk into sauce and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.½ cup soy sauce or tamari, 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon honey, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice, 3 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon cold water
- Add meatballs to pan with sauce and toss to coat.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, rice vinegar and Sriracha. Add broccoli slaw and stir to mix.1 cup broccoli slaw, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- Halve the Hawaiian rolls and place a meatball on each. Top with broccoli slaw and drizzle with sauce. Add Hawaiian roll top and serve.12 Hawaiian slider rolls
Notes
- You can use premade, cooked meatballs and just reheat them before adding them to the sauce.
- Broccoli slaw can be made up to one day in advance.
Nutrition
I am so excited to try these. I love Hawaiian meatballs and a slider sounds like a great way to try them.
Awesome twist there for Meatballs Sliders, fantastic combination.
This is really a good recipe for me as I am a very busy parent.
You said it right “This recipe ain’t boring”
Thanks for Sharing.