Description
Chicken and Waffle Sliders combine crispy, breaded chicken wings with mini waffles, enhanced by the sweet and savory flavors of bacon jam and maple syrup. Perfect as a fun appetizer or party snack, these bite-sized sliders feature golden mini waffles sandwiching a hot chicken wing, drizzled with warm maple syrup for a deliciously indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Waffles
- 2 cups pancake and waffle mix
- Butter or oil for waffle maker (optional, per waffle mix instructions)
Chicken
- 16 fully cooked breaded, boneless chicken wings (frozen)
Condiments and Toppings
- 4 teaspoons bacon jam
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare waffle batter: Follow the package directions for your pancake and waffle mix, making sure to prepare the batter specifically for waffles to get the right texture.
- Cook mini waffles: Preheat your waffle bite maker and cook mini waffles until they are golden brown and cooked through. You will need about 32 mini waffles in total to make the sliders.
- Arrange waffles: Remove the cooked mini waffles from the waffle maker and separate them into small circles. Place them on a large serving plate to assemble the sliders.
- Spread bacon jam: Using about ¼ teaspoon of bacon jam, spread it evenly over 16 of the mini waffles. This adds a sweet and smoky flavor base for the chicken.
- Heat chicken wings: Warm the fully cooked breaded boneless chicken wings according to package instructions. The preferred method is air frying for 4-5 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, you may use an oven or stovetop method if preferred.
- Assemble sliders: Place one heated chicken wing on top of the jam-covered mini waffle, then top with another plain mini waffle to form a slider.
- Secure sliders: Use cocktail picks or long toothpicks to pierce through the stacked waffles and chicken, securing each slider together for easy handling.
- Repeat assembly: Continue assembling the remaining sliders with the rest of the mini waffles and chicken wings.
- Add maple syrup: Just before serving, evenly drizzle the ¼ cup of maple syrup over all the sliders. Aim to get some syrup into the waffle pockets on the top for added sweetness and moisture.
Notes
- Ensure chicken wings are heated to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- If you don’t have a waffle bite maker, use a regular waffle iron and cut waffles into smaller circles after cooking.
- Bacon jam can be substituted with maple butter or a similarly sweet and savory spread if unavailable.
- These sliders are best served immediately after assembly for optimal texture and flavor.
- You can prepare the waffles and chicken ahead of time and assemble just before serving to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
