Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Breast Slider with BBQ Sauce and Cole Slaw

Transform your mealtime with these irresistible crispy and juicy air-fried chicken breast sliders. Perfectly seasoned and paired with tangy BBQ sauce and refreshing cole slaw, these sliders are a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Great for a quick lunch or as a crowd-pleasing party snack!

Ingredients

🐓 2 chicken breasts
🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
🍞 1 cup breadcrumbs
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🥚 2 eggs
🥛 1/2 cup buttermilk
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
🍔 Slider buns
🥒 Pickles
🥬 Cole slaw (prepared)
🍯 BBQ sauce

Instructions

1- Preparation:

• Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
• Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner pieces, suitable for sliders.

2- Season and Coat the Chicken:

• In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
• In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix with buttermilk.
• Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
• Coat each chicken piece with flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

3- Air Frying:

• Lightly brush the coated chicken with olive oil.
• Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap.
• Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

4- Assembling the Sliders:

• Toast slider buns lightly if desired.
• Spread BBQ sauce on each bun half.
• Place a piece of crispy chicken on the bun, and top with cole slaw and pickles.
• Close the slider with the top bun.

5- Serve:

• Serve these sliders warm with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sliders
Calories: Approx. 300 per slider
Proteins: 18g
Fats: 12g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Equipment:

• Air fryer
• Three mixing bowls
• Tongs

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure even cooking by not overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk 1-2 hours before coating.

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Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Breast Sliders