Save to Pinterest Savory, spicy buffalo chicken and smoky bacon atop crispy mini waffles—perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or game day snack.
This recipe combines crispy buffalo chicken, smoky bacon, and mini waffles to create a delicious bite that has been a favorite at our gatherings.
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 & coat chicken:
- 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 to Pinterest This recipe always brings our family together during game day and celebrations, creating delicious memories with every bite.
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/blue cheese dressing). Bacon may contain preservatives — check labels if sensitive.
Nutritional Information
Per bite: Calories 160, Total Fat 9 g, Carbohydrates 12 g, Protein 9 g
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Questions & Answers
- → How do you achieve crispy chicken bites?
Coat chicken cubes in a seasoned flour mix, dip in beaten eggs, then cover with panko breadcrumbs before frying in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- → What makes the buffalo sauce flavorful?
The sauce blends hot sauce with melted butter and honey, balancing heat with rich and sweet notes for a classic buffalo taste.
- → Can I use homemade waffles?
Yes, fresh mini waffles can be prepared from scratch to enhance texture and flavor, though frozen ones work well too.
- → How are the bacon slices prepared?
Bacon is baked at a high temperature until crisp, then cooled and halved to top the bites for added smoky crunch.
- → What toppings complement these bites?
Blue cheese crumbles and chopped fresh chives provide a creamy and herbaceous contrast; ranch or blue cheese dressing can be drizzled optionally.