What type of chicken is best for these bites?

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes work well to ensure even cooking and tender bites.

How can I make the chicken extra crispy?

Coat the chicken cubes in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs before frying to achieve a crispy crust.

Turkey bacon can be used for a lighter option without sacrificing smoky flavor.

Blue cheese crumbles and chopped fresh chives enhance the flavor, while a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing adds creaminess.

Reheat bites in a preheated oven or toaster oven at medium heat to preserve the crispy texture.

Both options work; store-bought frozen mini waffles save time, while homemade versions add freshness.

Savory, spicy buffalo chicken and smoky bacon atop crispy mini waffles—perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or game day snack.

This recipe quickly became a favorite at gatherings because of its bold flavors and fun bite-sized format.

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)

Preheat Oven:: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and 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
Set Up 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:: 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

These bites have been a hit at family parties bringing everyone together over the shared love of bold flavors and finger foods.

Baking sheet parchment paper mixing bowls tongs deep skillet paper towels waffle toaster or oven

Contains Wheat (gluten) Egg Milk (butter blue cheese ranch blue cheese dressing) Bacon may contain preservatives check labels if sensitive

Per bite: Calories 160 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 12 g Protein 9 g

Enjoy these flavorful bites fresh for the best combination of crispy and saucy textures

→ What type of chicken is best for these bites?: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes work well to ensure even cooking and tender bites.
→ How can I make the chicken extra crispy?: Coat the chicken cubes in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs before frying to achieve a crispy crust.
→ Can I substitute bacon with a different ingredient?: Turkey bacon can be used for a lighter option without sacrificing smoky flavor.
→ What are suitable toppings for these bites?: Blue cheese crumbles and chopped fresh chives enhance the flavor, while a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing adds creaminess.
→ How should I reheat leftovers to maintain crispiness?: Reheat bites in a preheated oven or toaster oven at medium heat to preserve the crispy texture.
→ Are mini waffles used homemade or store-bought?: Both options work; store-bought frozen mini waffles save time, while homemade versions add freshness.