Upgrade your chicken and waffles game with these amazing hot honey chicken waffle sliders! But wait, there’s more to it. We’re using Hawaiian sweet rolls for the waffles, giving you the perfect mix of flavors and textures!
Hot Honey Fried Chicken Waffle Sliders
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into medium nuggets
For the Wet Batter:
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
For the Dry Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
- 3 tablespoons melted butter optional
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Other:
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- Dill pickle slices
Instructions
Prepare the Fried Chicken:
- – Mix milk, pickle juice, chili powder, salt, mustard powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and oregano in a bowl.
- – In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, mustard powder, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and oregano. Set aside.
- – Combine 4 tablespoons of the wet batter with the dry ingredients to create a flaky texture.
- – Dip each chicken piece into the wet batter, then coat with the dry mixture. Pat well and shake off excess flour. Let it rest on a plate for 10 minutes.
- – Heat oil to 350°F in a frying pan. Fry chicken until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Assembly:
- – Place two Hawaiian Sweet Rolls in a preheated waffle maker on low heat for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining rolls.
- – In a bowl, mix honey, hot sauce, melted butter, and red pepper flakes for the hot honey sauce.
- – Toss fried chicken in the sauce.
- – Place pickles and fried chicken on each waffle to make waffle sliders and enjoy!
Notes
If you prefer a richer taste, you can add melted butter to the hot honey sauce.