Fried Chicken And Waffle Sliders Recipe
Prep Time:
2 hours, 20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
8 sliders
Ingredients
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 quart canola or vegetable oil, for frying
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¾ cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
Directions
  1. Combine the buttermilk, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chicken and soak for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  3. When ready to fry, combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 F.
  5. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.
  6. Add the chicken to the hot oil, working in batches as needed, and fry until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Drain on a wire rack.
  8. To make the maple butter, vigorously mix the softened butter and maple syrup until smooth.
  9. To make the waffles, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
  10. Combine the beaten egg, milk, and melted butter in another medium bowl.
  11. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and add the rosemary. Stir until just combined.
  12. Add ½ cup batter to a waffle maker.
  13. Press and heat until browned and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat to make 4 waffles.
  14. To assemble the sandwiches, break the waffles into 4 pieces.
  15. Add a piece of chicken to one waffle piece.
  16. Spread with butter, then top with a second piece of waffle to make a sandwich.
  17. Repeat with the remaining chicken and waffles to serve.