Crispy, spicy fried chicken layered between warm mini waffles with maple or honey butter. These sliders are a bold, satisfying breakfast or brunch option that’s easy to love and fun to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into slider-size portions
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
16 mini waffles
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey butter
Optional: thin pickle slices
Instructions
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Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour.
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Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a wide bowl.
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Heat oil in skillet to 350°F.
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Coat marinated chicken in seasoned flour mix, pressing well.
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Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
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Toast mini waffles until warm and crisp.
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Add syrup or butter to one waffle, top with chicken and optional pickle, and cover with another waffle.
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Serve hot.