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Hot Honey Fried Chicken Waffle Sliders

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 12

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.