AIR FRYER PULLED PORK SLIDERS (CRISPY AND TENDER)
These air fryer pulled pork sliders are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and loaded with saucy pulled pork and melted cheese. Ready in about 15 minutes, they're perfect for easy family dinners, game days, and casual gatherings.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Small mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Pastry brush
- Foil
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- 12 slider rolls
- 3 cups cooked pulled pork
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 8 slices sliced sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dill pickle slices
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Pulled Pork
- In a bowl, combine the cooked pulled pork with the BBQ sauce. Warm the mixture in the microwave or a skillet until heated through.
Assemble the Sliders
- Without separating the rolls individually, slice the entire package of slider rolls horizontally. Place the bottom half in a piece of foil that fits the air fryer basket.
Add the Filling
- Layer the cheddar cheese over the bottom rolls. Spread the saucy pulled pork evenly over the cheese and arrange the pickle slices on top. Add the remaining cheese and place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
Add the Garlic Butter
- Whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, and sesame seeds. Brush the mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
Air Fry
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Cover the sliders loosely with foil and air fry for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 3–5 minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
Slice and Serve
- Carefully remove the sliders from the air fryer. Let them rest for 2 minutes, then separate into individual sliders and serve warm with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Crispy and Tender: The air fryer creates golden, buttery tops while keeping the pulled pork filling juicy and tender.
- Quick Dinner: Using prepared pulled pork makes these sliders ready in about 15 minutes.
- Game-Day Favorite: Serve these easy sliders as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, party snack, or casual family dinner.
- Customize: Swap cheddar for pepper jack, add coleslaw or jalapeños, or use your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Reheating: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer at 325°F until warmed through.