Chicken Sliders Air Fryer
These Chicken Sliders Air Fryer deliver crispy, juicy chicken thighs in a convenient slider format, perfect for game day or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 slider buns
- Cooking spray as needed
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into slider-sized portions, roughly 3-4 ounces each.
- Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl and add chicken pieces. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: seasoned flour, buttermilk with chicken, and panko breadcrumbs with paprika and remaining seasonings.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in seasoned flour, dip back into buttermilk, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes and spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange breaded chicken in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Toast slider buns in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.
- Let cooked sliders rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is patted dry before marinating to avoid sogginess. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.