Description
These Chicken and Waffles Sliders are a delicious twist on a classic Southern dish, perfect for brunch or as a party appetizer. Crispy fried chicken tenders sandwiched between mini waffles and drizzled with a spicy maple syrup – a sweet and savory combination that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the sliders:
- 12 mini waffles (store-bought or homemade)
- 12 small fried chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 12 toothpicks or skewers for assembly
For the spiced maple syrup:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the waffles: Arrange the mini waffles on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter. Warm in the oven for 3–4 minutes.
- Make the spiced maple syrup: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Assemble the sliders: Place one fried chicken tender on each waffle. Drizzle with spiced maple syrup and top with another waffle to create a sandwich. Secure with a toothpick.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra spiced maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the waffles before assembly.
- You can use baked chicken strips for a lighter option.
- These sliders are perfect for brunch or as a game-day appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Assembly
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
