Air-Fried Venison Burger Sliders with Gouda

Air-Fried Venison Burger Sliders with Gouda

Lean venison sliders turn juicy and rich in the air fryer, topped with melted smoky gouda.

Total 27 min Makes 12 sliders Calories 265/serving

Dietary

Nut free

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

Ground venison is blended with a touch of fat and seasoning to keep it moist, then air-fried to a quick sear before melting a slice of gouda over each patty. Tucked into slider buns with simple toppings, these bite-sized burgers work well for game day, casual dinners, or appetizer spreads.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground venison
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 6 slices gouda cheese, halved
  • 12 slider buns, split
  • 12 leaves lettuce, small
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 0 cooking spray

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground venison, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

  2. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into small patties about 2 1/2 inches wide, pressing a slight dimple in the center of each to keep them flat while cooking.

  3. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange patties in a single layer, working in batches if needed.

  4. Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  5. Top each patty with a half-slice of gouda and air fry for 2 more minutes, until the cheese melts.

  6. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each slider bun, then layer with lettuce and a tomato slice.

  7. Place a cheese-topped venison patty on each bun bottom and cover with the top bun. Serve warm.

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Air-Fried Venison Burger Sliders with Gouda

Ground venison is blended with a touch of fat and seasoning to keep it moist, then air-fried to a quick sear before melting a slice of gouda over each patty. Tucked into slider buns with simple toppings, these bite-sized burgers work well for game day, casual dinners, or appetizer spreads.

27 min 12 sliders 265 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground venison
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 6 slices gouda cheese, halved
  • 12 slider buns, split
  • 12 leaves lettuce, small
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 0 cooking spray

Method

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the ground venison, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

  2. 2

    Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into small patties about 2 1/2 inches wide, pressing a slight dimple in the center of each to keep them flat while cooking.

  3. 3

    Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange patties in a single layer, working in batches if needed.

  4. 4

    Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  5. 5

    Top each patty with a half-slice of gouda and air fry for 2 more minutes, until the cheese melts.

  6. 6

    Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each slider bun, then layer with lettuce and a tomato slice.

  7. 7

    Place a cheese-topped venison patty on each bun bottom and cover with the top bun. Serve warm.