Pin this Savory, spicy buffalo chicken and smoky bacon atop crispy mini waffles—perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or game day snack.
This recipe has been a hit at every party I brought it to; everyone loves the crispy texture and bold taste.
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:
- Whisk together hot sauce melted butter and honey. Toss fried chicken pieces in buffalo sauce to coat.
- Toast Waffles:
- Toast mini waffles according to package instructions.
- Assemble:
- 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.
Pin this These bites have become a family favorite at game nights bringing everyone closer over shared plates and laughter.
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 Always check individual ingredient labels for allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 160 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 12 g Protein 9 g per bite
Pin this These buffalo chicken and bacon waffle bites are the perfect snack guaranteed to impress every guest.
Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
- → How do I get the chicken extra crispy?
Coat the chicken pieces in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs before frying in hot oil to achieve a crispy, golden crust.
- → Can I use homemade waffles instead of frozen mini waffles?
Yes, homemade mini waffles work well and add freshness. Just toast them before assembling.
- → What alternatives exist for blue cheese crumbles?
Feta cheese or omitting the cheese altogether offers a milder flavor while maintaining texture contrast.
- → How can I adjust the spice level?
Reduce the hot sauce amount or choose a milder sauce to tone down the heat without sacrificing flavor.
- → Is turkey bacon a good substitute for bacon?
Turkey bacon provides a leaner, lighter smoky flavor and works well as an alternative in this dish.