Hawaiian Turkey Sliders combine jalapeño-and-green-onion turkey patties with grilled fresh pineapple, charred bell pepper, cheddar, and glossy teriyaki sauce. Each small burger balances savory meat, sweet fruit, gentle heat, and smoky grill marks.
The recipe makes exactly 8 sliders and serves 8. Preparation takes 10 minutes, cooking takes 10 minutes, and the listed total is 20 minutes. Turkey must reach 165°F without overcooking.
Hawaiian Turkey Slider Ingredients
For the patties, use 1½ pounds ground turkey, 1 finely minced jalapeño, ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions, plus salt and black pepper.
The toppings are 1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into rings; 1–2 cups bell peppers in any color; 6–8 cheddar slices; and 1½ cups teriyaki sauce. Complete the recipe with exactly 8 slider or small hamburger buns and vegetable oil for the grates.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Creamy Chicken Pot Pie.
How to Make Hawaiian Turkey Sliders
- Mix turkey, jalapeño, and green onions gently. Form 8 small patties, indent each center, and season both sides.
- Heat the grill on high, clean it, and oil the grates.
- Grill whole bell peppers about 30 seconds per side, cool 1 minute, and slice.
- Reduce to medium-high, add patties, then lower to medium. Cook untouched 5 minutes, flip, and cook 5–6 minutes more to 165°F.
- Grill pineapple rings 2 minutes per side. In the last patty minute, add teriyaki and cheese.
- Toast buns 1–2 minutes and assemble eight sliders with peppers, pineapple, and more teriyaki.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Mix the Turkey Gently
Form Exactly Eight Patties
Heat, Clean, and Oil the Grill
Grill the Bell Peppers Briefly
Control the Heat for Turkey
Cook Five Minutes Without Moving
Flip for Five to Six Minutes
Grill Pineapple Two Minutes per Side
Add Teriyaki and Cheese
Toast Eight Slider Buns
Assemble Eight Complete Sliders
Preserve the Twenty-Minute Plan
Avoid Dry or Stuck Patties
Conclusion
Mix 1½ pounds turkey with minced jalapeño and ⅓ cup green onion; form eight indented patties and season. Heat, clean, and oil the grill. Mark bell peppers about 30 seconds per side, cool, and slice. Cook turkey over controlled heat 5 minutes, flip, and cook 5–6 minutes to 165°F. Grill fresh pineapple rings 2 minutes per side. Add teriyaki and cheddar in the final minute, toast eight buns 1–2 minutes, and assemble eight sliders with peppers, pineapple, and sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many sliders does the recipe make?
It makes exactly eight Hawaiian turkey sliders.
- → What temperature should turkey patties reach?
Cook them to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- → How long does pineapple grill?
Grill fresh pineapple rings for 2 minutes per side.
- → Can I replace cheddar?
Yes. Monterey Jack or pepper Jack are listed alternatives.