Make small, crispy fried chicken sandwiches topped with a simple, spicy mayonnaise.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:12 sliders
Category:Appetizer
Method:Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 12 small pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
12 small slider buns
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha or hot sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
12 thin dill pickle slices
Instructions
Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
In a second dish, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together.
Dip each chicken piece first into the buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip off.
Dredge the chicken thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
Remove chicken and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
While chicken drains, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl to create the spicy mayo.
Lightly toast the slider buns if desired.
Assemble the sliders: Spread spicy mayo on both halves of each bun. Place one crispy chicken piece on the bottom bun, top with a pickle slice, and place the top bun on.
Notes
For extra crispiness, chill the breaded chicken pieces in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before frying.
You can air fry the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, instead of deep frying.
Use shredded cabbage or a thin slice of onion as an alternative topping.