How do I get the chicken crispy?

Coat the chicken in a flour-egg-panko breadcrumb mixture and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy on all sides.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, cook the chicken and bacon in advance, then assemble and toast the waffles just before serving for optimal crispness.

Feta cheese or a milder cheese can be substituted to reduce sharpness while maintaining flavor balance.

The buffalo sauce adds a moderate level of heat; adding honey balances the spice with subtle sweetness.

Store-bought mini waffles save time, but homemade ones offer fresher texture and flavor if preferred.

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

I first served this at a family party and it was a huge hit, everyone loved the combination of buffalo chicken and bacon on mini waffles.

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)

Step 1:: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2:: 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.
Step 3:: While bacon cooks, set up a breading station: place flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in one bowl; beat eggs in a second bowl; place panko in a third bowl.
Step 4:: Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
Step 5:: 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.
Step 6:: In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey. Toss fried chicken pieces in the buffalo sauce to coat.
Step 7:: Toast mini waffles according to package instructions.
Step 8:: To assemble, 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.
Step 9:: Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

These bites always bring smiles at our family get-togethers, especially with little ones asking for seconds.

Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Mixing bowls, Tongs, Deep skillet, Paper towels, Waffle toaster or oven

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

Per bite: 160 calories, 9 g total fat, 12 g carbohydrates, 9 g protein

Enjoy these flavorful bites fresh for best crispiness and taste.

→ How do I get the chicken crispy?: Coat the chicken in a flour-egg-panko breadcrumb mixture and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy on all sides.
→ Can I make these ahead of time?: Yes, cook the chicken and bacon in advance, then assemble and toast the waffles just before serving for optimal crispness.
→ What can I use instead of blue cheese?: Feta cheese or a milder cheese can be substituted to reduce sharpness while maintaining flavor balance.
→ How spicy are these bites?: The buffalo sauce adds a moderate level of heat; adding honey balances the spice with subtle sweetness.
→ Are mini waffles store-bought or homemade better?: Store-bought mini waffles save time, but homemade ones offer fresher texture and flavor if preferred.