Hot Honey Fried Chicken Waffle Sliders
- 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:
- â…“ 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
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!
If you prefer a richer taste, you can add melted butter to the hot honey sauce.
