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How to Make Mini Hot Chicken and Waffle Sliders - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken and waffles are a classic Southern comfort food combination, and these Mini Hot Chicken and Waffle Sliders offer a unique twist on the beloved dish. These sliders are the perfect party appetizer or game day snack, and they are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves the spicy-sweet flavor combination of hot chicken and waffles.

These sliders feature crispy, juicy chicken tenders coated in a spicy hot sauce, sandwiched between two mini waffles and drizzled with a honey mustard sa...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chicken nuggets
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water, or more if needed
  • 1 (11 ounce) package mini waffles (such as Kellogg's® Eggo®)
  • 1 cup prepared slaw
  • 20 small dill pickle slices

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 20 mini sliders

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place 20 chicken nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any remaining nuggets for another use.
  • Bake nuggets in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Flip and bake until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, prepare sauce: Heat butter, maple syrup, canola oil, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. If sauce thickens too much, reduce heat to low and whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Keep warm.
  • As the sauce is cooking, toast waffles, then separate each one into 4 mini waffles.
  • Assemble sliders: Place a chicken nugget on top of a waffle and top with 1 heaping teaspoon slaw. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon sauce, top with a pickle slice, and place a second waffle on top. Secure slider with a toothpick or skewer, if desired. Repeat to make remaining sliders. Serve with extra sauce.

    • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 1617mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 287mg

    Categories

    Fried chicken recipes
    Waffle recipes
    Spicy sauce recipes
    Pickle recipes
    Maple syrup recipes