Save Savory, spicy buffalo chicken and smoky bacon atop crispy mini waffles—perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or game day snack.
This combination of buffalo chicken and bacon on mini waffles has become a family favorite for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 400 g) cut into 2 cm cubes, 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 large eggs, 1 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs, vegetable oil for frying
- Buffalo Sauce: 1/3 cup (80 ml) hot sauce (e.g., Franks RedHot), 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter melted, 1 teaspoon honey
- Bacon: 8 slices bacon
- Waffles: 16 frozen mini waffles (or homemade if preferred)
- Toppings: 1/4 cup (30 g) blue cheese crumbles, 2 tablespoons (8 g) chopped fresh chives, ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake Bacon:
- Arrange bacon slices on the prepared sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until crisp. Transfer to paper towels once cool, cut each strip in half.
- Prepare Breading Station:
- Place flour salt pepper and garlic powder in one bowl; beat eggs in a second bowl; place panko in a third bowl.
- Bread Chicken:
- Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture dip in egg then coat with panko.
- Fry Chicken:
- Heat 1.5 cm vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Make Buffalo Sauce:
- In a small bowl whisk together hot sauce melted butter and honey. Toss fried chicken pieces in the buffalo sauce to coat.
- Toast Waffles:
- Toast mini waffles according to package instructions.
- Assemble Bites:
- Top each waffle with a piece of bacon a buffalo chicken bite blue cheese crumbles and a sprinkle of chives. Drizzle with dressing if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Save We always gather around the table and enjoy these bite-sized treats during game nights and celebrations.
Required Tools
Baking sheet parchment paper mixing bowls tongs deep skillet paper towels waffle toaster or oven
Allergen Information
Contains wheat gluten egg milk (butter blue cheese ranch or blue cheese dressing) bacon may contain preservatives check labels if sensitive
Nutritional Information
Calories 160 total fat 9 g carbohydrates 12 g protein 9 g per bite
Save Enjoy these crispy flavorful bites fresh for the best experience and easy cleanup.
Kitchen Guide
- → How do I get the chicken extra crispy?
Coat chicken pieces thoroughly with flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs before frying in hot oil. Maintain the oil temperature around medium-high to ensure crispiness.
- → Can I make the waffles from scratch?
Yes, homemade mini waffles can be prepared for added freshness, using your preferred waffle batter and cooking them in a mini waffle maker.
- → What can I substitute for blue cheese crumbles?
Feta cheese works well as a milder alternative, or you can omit the cheese for a less intense flavor.
- → Is turkey bacon a good alternative?
Turkey bacon can be used for a lighter option, offering a similar smoky flavor with less fat content.
- → How should I store leftovers?
Keep bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in an oven or toaster oven to restore crispiness before serving.