26-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Jalapeño Sliders with Ranch Perfection
Make crispy chicken jalapeño sliders with ranch in your air fryer for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 6 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeños
- 6 slider buns
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Assemble sliders with chicken, jalapeños, and ranch on buns.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg