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Easy Chicken & Waffle Sliders

These Chicken & Waffle Sliders combine crispy fried chicken with fluffy mini waffles, drizzled with sweet maple syrup. Perfect for brunch, game day, or a fun family dinner, they’re easy to make and endlessly customizable with toppings like hot honey or cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine Southern American
Servings 6 sliders
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 16 mini waffles mini waffles (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for toasting waffles)
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey (optional)
  • 8 toothpicks or mini skewers

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
  • Dip each chicken piece into the buttermilk mixture, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  • While chicken is cooking, toast the mini waffles in a skillet with butter or in a toaster until crisp and golden.
  • To assemble, place a piece of fried chicken on one mini waffle.
  • Drizzle with maple syrup or hot honey if you want a spicy-sweet flavor.
  • Top with another mini waffle and secure with a toothpick or skewer.
  • Serve immediately warm, with extra syrup on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
Keyword Brunch, Chicken and Waffle Sliders, Finger Food
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