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Buffalo Chicken Slider Bites

This dish features crispy chicken tenders coated in tangy buffalo sauce, nestled inside soft slider buns with melted cheese. The sliders are assembled with a quick breading and frying method, resulting in a crunchy exterior and juicy interior, finished with a saucy, cheesy topping. The final appearance is a messy, flavorful slider with crispy golden chicken, draped in sauce and gooey cheese, ready to be enjoyed by hand.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce for buffalo sauce
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese sliced or shredded
  • 8 slider buns slider buns
  • 2 tbsp butter melted, for toasting buns
  • Optional blue cheese dressing or additional hot sauce

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooking tongs
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Set up your dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. Place the breaded chicken on a plate.
  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-6 minutes. Use tongs to remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. In a small saucepan, warm the hot sauce and melt in the butter, stirring until blended and heated through. Toss the fried chicken pieces in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the slider buns in half and brush the cut sides with melted butter. Toast them in the oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  6. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bun and slide a few pieces of buffalo chicken on top. Add additional hot sauce or blue cheese dressing if desired.
  7. Cover with the top bun and press gently to adhere. Serve immediately, letting the gooey cheese and crispy chicken make every bite juicy and crunchy.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with celery sticks or a side of blue cheese dressing. Adjust hot sauce to taste for spicier or milder sliders.