Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
My easy recipe for Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders is a six-ingredient hero—ready to save the day as an easy weeknight dinner, hearty school lunch, or crowd-pleasing game day appetizer. They hit the spot every time, but their crowning glory is the minimal prep time!
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 sheet tray
Ingredients
- 1 Package Slider Buns
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 8 slices of bacon
- 6 slices of sharp cheddar cheese cut in half
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lay out the bacon strips on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Bake the bacon for 7 minutes then flip the bacon.
- Continue cooking an additional 7 minutes until slightly crispy on the edges.
- While the bacon cooks, season the chicken thighs with the ranch packet (check to see if your seasoning has salt, if there is no salt, also season the chicken with 2 teaspoon salt)
- In an air fryer, at 385 degrees, cook the chicken thighs for 7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs then continue cooking another 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Keep in mind you may need to do this air frying in two batches.
- When the chicken is done, carefully slice each chicken thigh into 2 smaller pieces.
- Begin layering the sliders with ½ a bacon slice, ½ a chicken thigh, ½ slice of cheddar cheese then top with the slider bun.
- Repeat until all are finished. These can be baked in a baking dish or on a sheet pan.
- Pop these into the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with a side of ranch dressing.
Notes
Storage Directions
- Refrigerator: Leftover sliders can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Freezer: For longer storage, wrap each slider individually in plastic wrap and keep in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Don’t overload the slider. Anything more than ½ a bacon slice, ½ a chicken thigh, ½ slice of cheese on each slider will weigh it down and be at risk of getting soggy. Blegh!
- Rotisserie chicken or deli chicken slices will save on prep time.
- For an even cook on each piece of chicken, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. This ensures unobstructed air flow and prevents undercooking.
- If the tops of the rolls or buns are browning too quickly in the oven, tent the baking dish with aluminum foil to reduce burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg