Crispy Spicy Chicken Sliders
Our take on these bite-sized spicy chicken sandwiches drops the bun and doubles the fun. In this potato-powered rendition, crispy chicken, creamy sriracha and crunchy dill pickle chips take their place between two Super Crispy Waffle Fries, or any Grown in Idaho® product you prefer, for one bite you’ll never forget.
Ingredients
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16 Grown in Idaho® Super Crispy Waffle Fries, from 24 oz bag
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2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 c dill pickle chips
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1 c vegetable oil, for frying
For the Buttermilk Mix
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1 c buttermilk
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2 tbsp sriracha (or your hot sauce of preference)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
For the Flour Mix
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1 c all purpose flour
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3 tbsp corn starch
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1 tbsp paprika powder
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1/2 tsp cayenne powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp pepper
For the Sauce
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1/2 c mayonnaise
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1 tbsp sriracha sauce
Directions
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Prep fries according to package instructions.
AIR FRYER: Fill air fryer no more than half full of frozen potatoes. Slide out basket and shake halfway through cooking time.
OVEN: Arrange frozen potatoes in a single layer on a 11” x 17” baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until crispy. Stir halfway through cooking time to ensure even baking.
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Cut each chicken breast into quarters (eight pieces in total).
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In a medium bowl, add the flour, corn starch, paprika, cayenne powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. In a separate bowl, add the buttermilk, sriracha, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
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To get a flaky finish, add 2 tablespoons of the buttermilk mix into the flour mix.
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Dredge one piece of chicken at a time in the buttermilk mixture, followed by the flour mixture, pressing into it to make sure the mix sticks to the chicken.
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In a skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350 °F and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F.
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Continue to make the sauce by combining the mayo and sriracha sauce in a small bowl.
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When chicken is fully cooked, carefully remove and place each piece over a large cooked waffle fry, then top with sauce and pickles. Add another large waffle fry on top and secure with a toothpick.
