Crispy Chicken Buffalo Sliders
Crispy fried chicken tenders are rolled in spicy buffalo sauce, then stacked on lightly crusted slider rolls with thinly sliced onion, shredded iceberg lettuce, and blue cheese dressing for a saucy, full-flavor handheld sandwich.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 353kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 6 breaded chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 medium yellow onion very thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/3 cup blue cheese dressing
- 6 slider rolls
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry 6 breaded chicken tenders in a single layer for 4–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F (74°C).
- Roll the hot tenders in buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Place one coated tender onto the bottom half of each slider roll.
- Top with thinly sliced yellow onion and shredded iceberg lettuce.
- Drizzle with blue cheese dressing.
- Add the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- Sauce while hot: Coat the chicken in buffalo sauce immediately after frying so it adheres properly to the coating.
- Onion placement matters: Layer the thinly sliced onion directly on the hot chicken so it warms slightly and releases it's flavor.
- Roll selection matters: Use soft slider rolls with a sandwich-style texture so they hold the sauced chicken without breaking down.
- Serve immediately: These sliders are best assembled and served right away to maintain the intended texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1026mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg
