Cheeseburger Sliders
Cheeseburger Sliders are made with ground beef, American cheese, and slider buns; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes until the patties are juicy and the cheese is perfectly melted.
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Method
- 1
Mix ground beef gently with seasonings. Form into 8 thin patties slightly larger than the buns (they shrink).
- 2
Air fry at 400°F for 5-6 minutes. Flip, add cheese, cook 2-3 more minutes until cheese melts and patties reach 160°F.
- 3
Toast buns in air fryer for 1 minute.
- 4
Assemble with pickles, ketchup, mustard, onion, lettuce, and tomato.
Pro tip. Make patties slightly larger and thinner than the buns — they shrink as they cook. Don't press the patties while cooking or you squeeze out the juice. 80/20 beef has the best flavor and juiciness for burgers.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 10 minutes. The same dish takes about 18 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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