Air Fryer Cheeseburger Sliders

How to Make Air Fryer Cheeseburger Sliders

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   Step 1: Prep and air-fry the sweet potato rounds

   Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then slice into 1/2-inch rounds (aim for 8–10 rounds per potato depending on size). Toss the rounds with olive oil, half the salt and pepper, then arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 380°F (195°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until tender and lightly browned at the edges.

   For this step

   • 2 mediumSweet potatoes (medium)
   • 1 tbspOlive oil
   
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   Step 2: Mix and portion the beef

   While the sweet potatoes cook, place the ground beef in a bowl and season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and the remaining salt (and a pinch more pepper if desired). Gently form into eight small, thin slider patties about the diameter of the sweet potato rounds, making a slight dimple in the center of each so they cook evenly.

   For this step

   • 1 lbGround beef (80/20)
   • 1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
   • 1/2 tspGarlic powder
   
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   Step 3: Air-fry the patties

   Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) if needed. Cook patties in a single layer for 4–6 minutes per side, working in batches so they don’t overlap, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and juices run clear.
   
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   Step 4: Melt cheese on the patties

   Top each cooked patty with a halved cheddar slice (or fold slices to fit) and return to the air fryer for 1–2 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove the patties and let them rest 1–2 minutes so the cheese sets slightly.

   For this step

   • 4 slicesCheddar cheese slices
   
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   Step 5: Assemble the sliders

   Build each slider by placing a sweet potato round as the base, then a cheeseburger patty, a dill pickle slice, and a small smear of ketchup; top with another sweet potato round and secure with a toothpick if desired. Repeat until all sliders are assembled.

   For this step

   • 8 slicesDill pickle slices
   • 2 tbspKetchup
   
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   Step 6: Serve and finish

   Let sliders rest a minute then serve warm—they’re great with extra ketchup, mustard, or a squeeze of lemon on the pickles. Leftovers refrigerate well for 2 days; reheat briefly in the air fryer to crisp the sweet potato rounds and warm the beef.
   

1. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then slice into 1/2-inch rounds (aim for 8–10 rounds per potato depending on size). Toss the rounds with olive oil, half the salt and pepper, then arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 380°F (195°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until tender and lightly browned at the edges.
2. While the sweet potatoes cook, place the ground beef in a bowl and season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and the remaining salt (and a pinch more pepper if desired). Gently form into eight small, thin slider patties about the diameter of the sweet potato rounds, making a slight dimple in the center of each so they cook evenly.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) if needed. Cook patties in a single layer for 4–6 minutes per side, working in batches so they don’t overlap, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and juices run clear.
4. Top each cooked patty with a halved cheddar slice (or fold slices to fit) and return to the air fryer for 1–2 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove the patties and let them rest 1–2 minutes so the cheese sets slightly.
5. Build each slider by placing a sweet potato round as the base, then a cheeseburger patty, a dill pickle slice, and a small smear of ketchup; top with another sweet potato round and secure with a toothpick if desired. Repeat until all sliders are assembled.
6. Let sliders rest a minute then serve warm—they’re great with extra ketchup, mustard, or a squeeze of lemon on the pickles. Leftovers refrigerate well for 2 days; reheat briefly in the air fryer to crisp the sweet potato rounds and warm the beef.