Loaded Pesto Chicken Air Fryer Sliders

Name: Loaded Pesto Chicken Air Fryer Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground chicken; 2 tbsp Basil pesto; 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs; 0.5 tsp Garlic powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 4 slices Mozzarella cheese; 0.25 cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil; 8 Slider buns; Olive oil spray; 1 cup Arugula

Juicy chicken patties infused with pesto, crisp mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes, all cooked quickly in the air fryer and served on toasted slider buns.

Prep 15 min · Cook 12 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb Ground chicken
2 tbsp Basil pesto
0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
0.5 tsp Garlic powder
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
4 slices Mozzarella cheese
0.25 cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil
8 Slider buns
Olive oil spray
1 cup Arugula

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, pesto, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

Form the mixture into 8 small patties, sized to fit your slider buns.

Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.

Place chicken patties in the air fryer in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, adding a slice of mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top for the last 2 minutes, until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).

While patties cook, lightly toast slider buns.

Assemble sliders: Place a cooked chicken patty with melted cheese and sun-dried tomatoes on each toasted bun. Top with fresh arugula and serve immediately.