Chicken and Waffle Sliders: Game Day Eats

A simple, fun slider for game day that kids and adults both like.

introduction

These Chicken and Waffle Sliders are small sandwiches made with fried chicken and sweet waffles. They are easy to eat and great for a game day party. Pair these sliders with other game day bites like Buffalo chicken bacon mozzarella bombs for a spread guests will love.

why make this recipe

• They are small and easy to hold.
• They mix sweet and savory flavors.
• You can make many at once for a crowd.
• They cook fast and taste great warm.

how to make Chicken and Waffle Sliders

Make fried or baked chicken strips. Toast or warm mini waffles. Put chicken between two waffles. Add syrup, butter, or hot sauce as you like. Serve warm.

Ingredients :

• 8 mini frozen waffles (or 12 small waffles)
• 1 pound boneless chicken tenders or chicken breasts, cut small
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
• Oil for frying (or cooking spray for baking)
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Butter, optional
• Optional: hot sauce, pickles, or mayo

Directions :

1. Heat oil in a pan to medium-high (if frying). If baking, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in one bowl.
3. Whisk egg and milk in a second bowl.
4. Put breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
5. Coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg mix, then breadcrumbs.
6. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked inside. Or bake on a tray 12–15 minutes until done.
7. Toast waffles in a toaster or oven until warm and slightly crisp. Spread a little butter if you want.
8. Place a hot chicken piece on one waffle, drizzle maple syrup, add a top waffle.
9. Repeat for all sliders and serve right away.

how to serve Chicken and Waffle Sliders

Serve warm on a platter. Add small bowls of extra syrup and hot sauce for guests. You can stick a toothpick through each slider to hold them. Serve with fries, salad, or simple chips.

how to store Chicken and Waffle Sliders

• Cool fully before storing.
• Put chicken and waffles in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, warm chicken in the oven or air fryer and toast waffles again.
• Do not store syrup on the sandwich; add it when you serve.

tips to make Chicken and Waffle Sliders

• Use mini waffles for the right size. Cut regular waffles if needed.
• Pound chicken thin so it cooks fast and stays juicy.
• Keep fried chicken on a rack, not paper, to stay crisp.
• Try both syrup and a little hot sauce for sweet and spicy mix.
• If short on time, use store-bought fried chicken strips warmed in the oven.

variation (if any)

• Spicy: add cayenne to flour or toss chicken in hot sauce.
• Cheesy: add a small slice of cheddar under the chicken.
• Pickle twist: add a dill pickle slice for tang.
• Healthier: bake the chicken and use whole-wheat or oat waffles.

FAQs

Q: Can I use regular waffles instead of mini waffles?
A: Yes. Cut regular waffles into small rounds or squares so the slider is easy to eat.

Q: Can I make these ahead?
A: You can cook chicken and waffles ahead and store separately. Reheat before serving and add syrup fresh.

Q: How do I keep chicken crispy?
A: Keep fried chicken on a wire rack after cooking and reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep crisp.

Q: Can I use frozen breaded chicken?
A: Yes. Warm frozen breaded chicken in the oven and assemble with toasted waffles.

Q: Are these good for kids?
A: Yes. They are small and tasty. Serve with less syrup or sauce for picky eaters.

Chicken and Waffle Sliders

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Frying or Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: None

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Description

These Chicken and Waffle Sliders are deliciously sweet and savory, perfect for game day gatherings, loved by kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

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• 8 mini frozen waffles (or 12 small waffles)
• 1 pound boneless chicken tenders or chicken breasts, cut small
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
• Oil for frying (or cooking spray for baking)
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Butter, optional
• Optional: hot sauce, pickles, or mayo

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan to medium-high (if frying). If baking, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in one bowl.
3. Whisk egg and milk in a second bowl.
4. Put breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
5. Coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg mix, then breadcrumbs.
6. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked inside. Or bake on a tray 12–15 minutes until done.
7. Toast waffles in a toaster or oven until warm and slightly crisp. Spread a little butter if you want.
8. Place a hot chicken piece on one waffle, drizzle maple syrup, add a top waffle. Repeat for all sliders and serve right away.

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Notes

Serve warm with extra syrup and hot sauce on the side. You can stick a toothpick through each slider to hold them.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slider
• Calories: 350
• Sugar: 15g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 20g
• Cholesterol: 60mg