Easy Sweet n' Spicy Chicken & Waffle Sliders

5 from 3 votes

Easy Sweet n' Spicy Chicken & Waffle Sliders Craving are unique and delicious easy appetizer that's perfect for game day parties or potlucks.

Prep Time10

Cook Time29

Total Time39

Course: Appetizer, Game Day, New Year's

Cuisine: American

Servings: Sliders

Calories: 113kcal

Author: Susan Ensley

Place the unsalted butter in a large microwave proof bowl and heat in 30-second increments until the butter has melted, this should take about a minute. Then, add two tablespoons of maple syrup, two teaspoons of Sriracha hot sauce, and cayenne pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined, then set the bowl aside until ready to use.

Place the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, two tablespoons of maple syrup, two teaspoons of of Sriracha hot sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Whisk everything together until well combined. Set the bowl aside until ready to use.

Preheat oven to package directions for baking chicken nuggets.¹ Line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper, place 20 chicken nuggets² on one pan, and set the other aside. Bake the nuggets according to package directions, flipping them over halfway through cooking.³
When you've got about five minutes left on the cooking time for the nuggets, go ahead and increase the oven temperature to 450°F. Then, use a bread knife to separate the mini waffles into individual pieces.⁴ Place the waffles on the other prepared sheet pan. After you have removed the pan with the nuggets and the oven reaches 450°F, bake the waffles for five minutes.
Once you've removed the nuggets from the oven, use a pair of silicone tongs to place them in the large bowl with the Maple Sriracha Glaze. Then, use the tongs to gently toss them in the glaze.
Remove the mini waffles from the oven and place half of them on a large serving platter. Then, use a small spoon to add a small amount, about half a teaspoon, of the Maple Sriracha Sauce to the bottom waffle. Use the tongs to place one glazed nugget on each prepared waffle. Top the nuggets with the remaining waffles. Serve immediately while still warm with remaining Maple Sriracha Sauce on the side.
Yield 20 waffle sliders

I used Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites (they taste just like Chick fil-A nuggets).
It's best if you use nuggets that are more flat than round, they'll sit better in-between the mini waffles.
My nuggets called for preheating the oven to 375°F and cooked for a total of 24 minutes.
If you try to break the mini waffles apart there's a good chance you could damage them, that's why I recommend using a serrated knife to separate them..