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Mini Chicken and Waffle Sliders

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Bite-sized mini chicken and waffle sliders that are sweet, salty, and ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for brunch or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 mini frozen waffles
  • 6 small boneless chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Toothpicks for serving

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Place tenders in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes; longer (up to 2 hours) if you have the time.
  2. Prepare the dredge: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dredge the tenders: Remove each tender from the buttermilk, let excess drip off, and thoroughly coat in the seasoned flour. Shake off the excess.
  4. Fry the chicken: Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add tenders (don’t crowd the pan). Fry 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  5. Toast the waffles: Toast mini waffles according to package directions. While warm, brush both sides lightly with melted butter.
  6. Assemble sliders: Place one fried tender between two waffles. Secure with a toothpick and finish with a light drizzle of maple syrup. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, reheat chicken in a 375°F oven and avoid microwaving. Keep fried tenders warm in a 200°F oven.

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