Description
This Air Fryer Sliders recipe offers a quick and delicious way to make juicy mini burgers with melty American cheese and a tangy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for parties or a fun family meal, these sliders are cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a crispy, juicy finish, and served on toasted buttered buns with a homemade sauce for added zest.
Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices deli style American cheese
- 8 slider buns
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the burger mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (if using), seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings throughout the meat.
- Form and cook patties: Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a flat slider-sized patty. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook the patties for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway if needed, until they reach the desired doneness.
- Add cheese and toast buns: Cut each cheese slice in half and place over each hot patty in the air fryer. Allow the cheese to melt for about 1-2 minutes. Meanwhile, spread butter on the slider buns and toast them in a skillet or air fryer until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. Stir in white vinegar, then season with garlic salt and chili powder to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the sliders: Spread the prepared sauce on the toasted buns. Place the cheesy patties on the bottoms of the buns and cover with the top buns. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious air fryer sliders!
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning in the sauce to suit your taste, adding more chili powder for heat or more vinegar for tang.
- If you do not have liquid smoke, it can be omitted; it adds a smoky flavor but isn’t essential.
- For juicier burgers, do not overmix the ground beef when combining ingredients.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking.
- Butter the buns before toasting to enhance flavor and texture.
- You can add additional toppings like pickles, lettuce, or tomato as desired.
