Easy Mini Chicken & Waffles Bites with Hot Honey Recipe
Delight in these easy Mini Chicken & Waffles Bites that combine crispy chicken nuggets with buttery toasted waffles, all drizzled in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Perfect as a fun appetizer or snack, these bite-sized treats deliver a balance of flavors and textures that will please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 mini bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes or red pepper flakes
Chicken and Waffles
- 20 frozen crispy chicken pieces or nuggets
- 5 frozen waffles or 20 mini waffles
- Butter, for spreading
- 1–2 tbsp small chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat the oven according to the package directions for the frozen crispy chicken pieces. Bake the chicken as instructed until golden and crispy, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Hot Honey: In a small bowl, whisk together the liquid honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Adjust the spice level by adding more chili flakes if desired. Set the sauce aside for serving.
- Toast the Waffles: Toast the waffles until they are warm and slightly crisp. Once toasted, generously spread butter on each waffle piece to add richness and moisture.
- Cut the Waffles: Using a sharp knife, cut each full-sized waffle into 4 approximately 2-inch pieces to create bite-sized bases.
- Assemble the Bites: Arrange the waffle pieces on a serving platter. Place one crispy chicken piece on top of each waffle square, and secure each bite with a toothpick for easy eating.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle the prepared hot honey sauce generously over the assembled chicken and waffle bites. Finish with a sprinkling of finely chopped chives for a fresh, colorful garnish. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can use mini waffles to skip the cutting step for convenience.
- The hot honey sauce can be adjusted to be milder or spicier by varying the amount of chili flakes and hot sauce.
- For extra crispiness, you can air fry the frozen chicken nuggets instead of baking.
- These bites are best served immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm crispy chicken and buttery waffles with the sticky honey drizzle.
- To make ahead, cook chicken and waffles, then assemble just before serving to keep waffles from becoming soggy.
Keywords: mini chicken and waffles, hot honey sauce, appetizer bites, crispy chicken nuggets, sweet and spicy snack
