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Cheesy waffle fry sliders with mini patties and pickles

Waffle Fry Sliders

Mini sandwiches using crispy waffle fries as buns—layered with seasoned beef (or chicken), cheese, pickles, and your favorite sauces. Fun, bite-sized, and perfect for snacking or parties!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 frozen waffle fries straight-cut or seasoned
  • 1 lb ground beef or chicken seasoned
  • 1 tsp salt & pepper
  • 4 cheese slices cut to fit
  • 8 pickle slices
Sauce (optional)
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise or aioli
  • 2 tbsp ketchup or BBQ sauce

Equipment

  • Air fryer or oven
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook waffle fries according to package, using air fryer or oven until crispy (approx. 12–15 min air‑fryer at 400 °F).
  2. Meanwhile, season and cook ground meat in skillet over medium-high heat, break into small pieces, until browned and cooked through (~8 min). Season with salt & pepper.
  3. To assemble each slider, place one waffle fry as “bottom bun,” top with seasoned meat, a cheese piece, a pickle, sauce, and another waffle fry.
  4. Arrange on baking sheet or air-fryer rack and warm at 350 °F for 3–5 min to melt cheese and heat through.
  5. Serve warm—insert a toothpick to hold together, and enjoy!

Notes

Variations: try adding bacon, jalapeño slices, or swap meat for a plant-based patty. For extra crisp, double-air-fry the fries before assembly. Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, sriracha mayo, or spicy ketchup.