Air Fryer Chicken Pesto Sliders
Description
Are you looking for a simple yet incredibly delicious appetizer to serve at your next outdoor gathering? Look no further than these Air Fryer Chicken Pesto Sliders!
Ingredients
- 12 dinner rolls, sliders or regular
- 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, diced
- 2/3 cup pesto, divided
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Mix the melted butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Unwrap the rolls. Then using a long knife and cutting board, slice through the middle of the rolls horizontally.
- Transfer the bottom half of the rolls to the bottom of the air fryer basket or place them onto the air fryer tray. Add 1/3 cup of basil pesto to the bottom half of the rolls and spread until it reaches the edges. Sprinkle the shredded rotisserie chicken over the pesto layer, then add the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
- Add the other 1/3 cup of basil pesto to the top half of the rolls and spread to the edges. Then place the top half of the rolls over the cheese layer.
- Cover the sliders with the melted butter mixture using a basting brush or a spoon. Place foil over the rolls and air fry for 3-5 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for 5 additional minutes to brown the tops of the rolls. Serve warm and enjoy
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Parchment Paper, optional
- Aluminum Foil, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 15gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 785mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 972IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 3mg