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Crispy Fried Chicken Sliders

Delicious and satisfying sliders featuring crispy fried chicken, soft buns, and tasty toppings perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken breasts (cut into slider-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup Buttermilk (for marinating) Helps tenderize the chicken
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour For coating
  • ½ cup Cornstarch For extra crunch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
For the Sliders
  • 12 pieces Slider buns Soft and pillowy
  • Pickles (to taste)
  • Lettuce (to taste)
  • Mayonnaise (to taste)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by soaking the chicken pieces in buttermilk. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for optimal flavor.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix it well.
  3. Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Dredge it in the flour mixture, then dip back into the buttermilk and coat it with the flour mixture again for extra crunch.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of cooking oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Check if it’s ready by dropping a small piece of flour into the oil.
Cooking
  1. Carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the oil and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Assembly
  1. Take a slider bun, spread some mayonnaise, add a piece of fried chicken, top it with pickles and lettuce, then cap it with the other half of the bun.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until crispy again. Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying.