Description
Easy Mini Chicken & Waffles Bites with Hot Honey combine crispy chicken, fluffy waffles, and a spicy-sweet honey drizzle for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual snacking, these bites are quick to prepare and customizable to suit any dietary need. With the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy, these mini bites are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
1/4 cup liquid honey
1 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp chili flakes or red pepper flakes
20 frozen crispy chicken pieces or nuggets
5 frozen waffles or 20 mini waffles
Butter
1–2 tbsp small chopped chives
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken: Preheat the oven according to the package directions for the crispy chicken. Cook the chicken as instructed and set aside.
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Make the Hot Honey: In a small bowl, mix together honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Set aside.
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Toast the Waffles: Toast the waffles and butter each piece generously.
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Cut the Waffles: Cut each waffle into 4 pieces (about 2-inch pieces).
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Assemble the Bites: Arrange the waffle pieces on a platter, place a piece of chicken on top of each waffle, and secure with a toothpick.
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Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free waffles and crispy chicken for a gluten-free version.
Spicy Maple: Swap the hot honey for spicy maple syrup for a different twist.
Nashville Hot Chicken: Add a dill pickle slice under the chicken for a Nashville-style variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: Approx. 150 kcal (varies based on ingredients used)
