AIR-FRYER PECAN CHICKEN SLIDERS

Air-Fryer Pecan Chicken Sliders image

I love coating chicken in pecans instead of breadcrumbs because it gives you such a wonderful crunch and nutty flavor. The sweet berry-bourbon truly pops on these fun sliders-they feel like fancy party fare! -Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

12 small boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
4 cups finely chopped pecans
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
Cooking spray
BOURBON BERRY JAM:
1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened mixed berries
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup bourbon
1/4 cup cornstarch
SLAW:
1 package (16 ounces) tri-color coleslaw mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 packages (12 ounces each) Hawaiian sweet rolls, split

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 375°. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; cut each thigh in half. Place pecans in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk together egg, milk, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with pecans. In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, turning once, 8-10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine jam ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thick, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; crush berries to desired consistency. For slaw, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, sugar and lime juice. To assemble, spoon 1 heaping tablespoon jam onto bottom of each roll. Layer with hot chicken and slaw; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.