Description
These Chicken and Waffle Sliders are a delightful combination of crispy breaded chicken wings sandwiched between mini waffles with a hint of savory bacon jam and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup. Perfect as a fun appetizer or party snack, these bite-sized sliders blend sweet and savory flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Waffles
- 2 cups pancake and waffle mix
Chicken
- 16 fully cooked breaded, boneless chicken wings (frozen)
Condiments
- 4 teaspoons bacon jam
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare Waffle Batter: Follow the package directions specifically for making waffles using the pancake and waffle mix to prepare your batter.
- Cook Mini Waffles: Heat a waffle bite maker and cook the batter into mini waffles until they are golden brown. You will need about 32 mini waffles in total.
- Arrange Waffles: Remove the waffles from the maker, separate them into small circular pieces, and place all on a large serving plate.
- Add Bacon Jam: Spread ¼ teaspoon of bacon jam evenly over 16 of the mini waffles. This adds a savory, slightly sweet layer to the sliders.
- Heat Chicken Wings: Heat the fully cooked breaded chicken wings until hot. The preferred method is air frying for 4-5 minutes on each side, but other heating methods are fine as long as the temperature reaches 165°F internally.
- Assemble Sliders: Place one hot chicken wing on top of each jam-spread mini waffle, then top with another mini waffle without jam to form the slider.
- Secure Sliders: Insert a cocktail pick or long toothpick through each slider to hold the layers firmly together.
- Repeat Assembly: Continue assembling the remaining sliders following the same process until all 16 sliders are made.
- Serve with Maple Syrup: Just before serving, pour the maple syrup evenly over all the sliders, making sure some syrup fills the waffle holes on top for added sweetness.
Notes
- You can use any heating method for the chicken wings, but ensure they are thoroughly heated to 165°F.
- Mini waffle makers or waffle bite makers work best to create the perfect size for sliders.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the bacon jam or drizzle over the sliders before serving.
- These sliders are best served fresh to maintain the crispiness of the waffles and chicken.
- Make extra mini waffles as backups in case some break or need replacing during assembly.
