If you are looking for a fun new idea, you will love these potato burger buns!! These slider-sized buns are the perfect vessel for any burger flavor you like! Roasted potatoes make a much healthier potato hamburger bun!
Has anyone else missed sliders since going gluten free? Those mouthwatering tiny burgers always look so fun to eat. Now you can have sliders anytime with this surprisingly fun new potato burger bun idea. They make a great lunch with everyone at home.
If you love burgers as much as I do, why not try these Ground Chicken Burgers with caramelized onions on a russet potato bun?
Why This Recipe is Great:
- Roasted potatoes taste so much better than most gluten free burger buns.
- This recipe is crazy easy. You can make them in an air fryer or in the oven.
- These potato hamburger buns work with any burger meat and toppings.
Allergen Information:
These potato buns are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, and dairy-free. Note this will be dependent on the toppings and sauce you add.
Check out my easy Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes for more recipe ideas!
Ingredient Notes:
This recipe uses minimal ingredients. All you need are small russet potatoes and an oil that you can use with high heat. If you are unsure which oil to use, read about the best oils for the air fryer.
I had a smaller 3.4-quart Corsori Air Fryer, but they no longer make the one I own. I am recommending the larger version of the air fryer I have. It frequently goes on sale so keep an eye out for sales!
- 1. The size is great for a family of 4.
- 2. Clean-up is really easy.
- 3. It cooks food really well.
- 1. The baskets are dishwasher safe, but tough to fit in our specific dishwasher model.
How To Make Potato Burger Buns:
Step 1: To make your buns in an air fryer, wash your potatoes well and place them onto a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice them in half the long way.
Step 2: Brush the potato halves with a high heat oil, sprinkle with salt, and cook in the air fryer at 360º F for 18 minutes.
🔑 Sandi says: Note the final baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your potato halves.
Oven Baking Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375º F.
- Follow the same directions above to wash and cut your potatoes.
- Place the potatoes onto a baking sheet or casserole dish.
- Bake the potatoes for 30 minutes until they are golden on top and soft.
Step 3: Cook your burgers on a grill or bake the burgers in the oven. I am grilling lamb burgers to go on my potato slider buns.
Step 4: Add toppings and any sauce you like to assemble your burgers. If you are not eating these burgers right away, you may want to add a toothpick to hold the top bun on until you are ready to eat them. Remove the toothpick before eating them.
Sauce Options:
Try slider toppings if you want to change this gluten free slider recipe!
- Top with barbecue sauce and pepper jack cheese.
- Try pan-fried mushrooms and blue cheese.
- Add this tasty nut-free pesto sauce and provolone cheese.
- Keep it classic with ketchup and pickles!
- Try this easy homemade curry sauce!
- Top it with my homemade ranch dressing!
Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:
With this fun potato bun version, you don’t have to worry about ever having soggy buns again!
Yes, you can use any ground meat you like! I love ground beef, chicken, and pork, too.
Store leftover buns in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to 3 days.
More Potato Recipes:
- Easy Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- The Best Gluten Free Potato Salad
- Creamy Chicken Potato Soup with Bacon
- Cast Iron Egg and Potato Breakfast Skillet
Roasted Potato Burger Buns
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground meat season as you like
- 6 small russet potatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Wash the russet potatoes and cut them in half lengthwise.
Air Fryer Directions
- Salt and pepper the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer, skin side down, and spray them with oil. Cook at 375º F for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are soft. (See note.)
- When the potatoes and burgers are done. Place the potatoes into a baking dish. Make sure to keep an equal number of potatoes out to be the tops.
- Top each potato half with a burger and your favorite burger toppings. Add the top burger bun and continue to make each slider.
See Notes for Oven Baking Directions
Notes
- Preheat the oven to 375º F.
- Follow the same directions above to wash and cut your potatoes.
- Place the potatoes onto a baking sheet or casserole dish.
- Bake the potatoes for 30 minutes until they are golden on top and soft.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
This post was updated from an older August 2020 post with more recipe details.
So delicious and fun to make! I love this recipe!
I am so glad you liked this recipe Syndie 🙂
I love everything about these lamb sliders. It’s a brilliant idea and they’re so delicious!!
Wow, thank you. I hope you enjoy them Renee.