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5. Assemble the sliders. Place each patty on a mini bun and add your desired toppings. Serve warm or let cool and pack into lunchboxes.

Air Fryer Mini Chicken Sliders

Healthy, kid-friendly mini chicken sliders made easy in the air fryer — perfect for lunchboxes or a quick family meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 sliders
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • Mini slider buns 8–10
  • Optional toppings: cheese lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, ranch

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  2. Shape into 8–10 mini patties about 2–2.5 inches wide.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Spray basket lightly with oil, arrange patties in a single layer.
  5. Air fry at 375°F for 9–11 minutes, flipping halfway, until patties reach 165°F.
  6. Assemble sliders with buns and toppings. Serve warm or cool for lunchboxes.

Notes

Store cooked patties in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze uncooked up to 2 months. Gluten-free? Use GF breadcrumbs and buns.
Estimated Calories: ~150 per slider (without toppings)
An automated tool is used to calculate nutritional information. Accuracy not guaranteed.