Ingredients
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce (no alcohol)
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
12 mini slider buns (white, whole wheat, or steamed)
Pickles (optional)
Thinly sliced red onion (optional)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Pat chicken dry, rub with paprika and garlic powder
Place in air fryer basket and cook 15 minutes
Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then shred with two forks
Stir BBQ sauce into shredded chicken until coated
Warm buns in air fryer or microwave
Assemble sliders with chicken, pickles, and red onion
Notes
Use skinless thighs for leaner results
Let chicken rest before shredding to maximize juiciness
Double BBQ sauce for dipping
Brush buns with melted butter for extra richness
Adjust cook time based on air fryer capacity
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Quick Chicken
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg