Description
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Sliders are small sandwiches filled with tender, shredded chicken thighs coated in BBQ sauce, served on soft slider buns with crunchy coleslaw and pickles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slider buns
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the chicken, let it cool, then shred it and mix with BBQ sauce.
- Toast the slider buns in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the sliders with BBQ chicken, coleslaw, and pickles on the toasted buns.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of chicken thighs.
- Experiment with different sauces and toppings for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American