Juicy BBQ chicken and smoky sausage sliders served between roasted sweet potato rounds instead of bread buns. A low-carb, flavorful twist on classic sliders—easy to make in the air fryer!
⭐ Recipe Highlights:
Low-carb & gluten-free
Air fryer friendly
Sweet & smoky BBQ flavors
Perfect for game day or casual dinners
📝 Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Buns:
1 large sweet potato, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the BBQ Chicken & Sausage:
2 chicken thighs, boneless & skinless, cut into slider-sized pieces
2 pork sausages (or your favorite type), casings removed and formed into small patties
½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
1 tsp olive oil
Optional Toppings:
Sliced pickles
Red onion rings
Coleslaw or shredded lettuce
Cheddar or vegan cheese slices
🧑🍳 Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potato Buns
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly crispy on edges.
🔹 Step 2: Cook Chicken & Sausage
Toss chicken pieces with BBQ sauce.
Form sausage meat into small slider patties.
Air fry chicken and sausage patties at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through and slightly charred.
🔹 Step 3: Assemble Sliders
Use sweet potato rounds as buns.
Layer BBQ chicken or sausage patties.
Add toppings as desired.
Serve immediately.
✅ Tips & Variations
Swap sweet potato for thick slices of roasted beet or portobello caps for different “buns.”
Make it spicy by adding hot sauce to the BBQ sauce.
Add avocado slices for creaminess.