Description
Mouthwatering chicken & waffle sliders promise southern comfort with crispy breaded chicken nestled between golden miniature waffles. Savory-sweet flavors and delightful textures create an irresistible bite you’ll crave at brunch or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 8 small pieces)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Wet Ingredients and Toppings:
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 16 mini waffles (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for toasting)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (optional, for spice)
- 8 mini skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Create a seasoned flour mixture by combining flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne in a shallow dish, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Whisk egg and buttermilk together in a separate bowl to create a smooth, consistent coating liquid for the chicken.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken piece first in the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully dredge in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet to 350F, maintaining a consistent temperature for even frying.
- Carefully place battered chicken into the hot oil, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until achieving a deep golden-brown crust and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Prepare mini waffles by toasting in a skillet with a touch of butter or using a toaster, aiming for a crisp, golden exterior.
- Construct sliders by placing a crispy chicken piece on one waffle half, then drizzling with maple syrup or hot honey for added flavor complexity.
- Complete the slider by topping with a second waffle and securing with a toothpick to maintain structural integrity.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by additional syrup for optional extra drizzling.
Notes
- Use cold buttermilk for ultra-crispy chicken coating that helps breading stick perfectly.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F to prevent greasy or undercooked chicken.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or rice flour for a lighter texture.
- Allow chicken to rest on paper towels for maximum crispiness and excess oil absorption before assembling sliders.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg