Directions
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Step 1
Place olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat to start the meatballs.
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Step 2
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent and lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
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Step 3
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for another minute.
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Step 4
Remove the skilletfrom the heat and let cool to room temperature.
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Step 5
Transfer the cooled onions and garlic to a large bowl.
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Step 6
Add the beef, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and mix with your hands until well combined.
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Step 7
Shape all of the mixture into 2-inch balls.
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Step 8
Select the Preheat function on the Cosori Smart Air Fryer, then press Start/Pause.
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Step 9
Place the meatballs into the preheated air fryer and lightly spray the tops with oil spray.
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Step 10
Set temperature to 400°F and time to 12 minutes, then press Start/Pause.
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Step 11
Remove the meatballs when done and transfer to a plate.
- Note: Clean the air fryer basket before continuing.
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Step 12
Place butter in a small skillet over medium heat to start the sliders.
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Step 13
Add the minced garlic once the butter is sizzling, then turn off the heat. Let the garlic infuse the butter for 5 minutes.
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Step 14
Cut a 2-inch-diameter circle into the top of each roll without cutting all the way through, creating a well. Discard the removed bread.
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Step 15
Brush the garlic butter over the outside and inside of each roll.
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Step 16
Line the air fryer basket with foil that goes up the sides of the basket.
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Step 17
Place the rolls into the air fryer basket.
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Step 18
Set temperature to 400°F and time to 5 minutes, then press Start/Pause.
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Step 19
Remove the rolls when golden brown and lightly toasted.
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Step 20
Place 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce into the bottom of each well, then place the meatballs on top.
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Step 21
Top each meatball with another tablespoon of tomato sauce and sprinkle cheese over the whole roll.
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Step 22
Set temperature to 400°F and time to 2 minutes, then press Start/Pause.
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Step 23
Remove the sliders when done and the cheese is melted and golden.
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Step 24
Serve the sliders warm, topped with fresh basil.
Ingredients
- Sliders
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 9 store-bought pull-apart dinner rolls
- 1 cup prepared tomato sauce
- ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Meatballs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Equipment Used
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Pro II Air Fryer
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