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Assembling your Mini Waffle Chicken Ranch Sliders is where your culinary creativity truly shines. The key to a perfect slider lies in the layering technique, ensuring that each bite is a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Mini Waffle Chicken Ranch Sliders

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Mini Waffle Chicken Ranch Sliders! This delightful dish combines warm mini waffles with crispy fried chicken, all drizzled with zesty ranch dressing. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, these sliders offer a fun twist on traditional flavors. Let everyone customize their sliders with toppings for a unique dining experience. Ideal for game days or casual BBQs, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
  

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

2 large eggs

1 ¾ cups milk

½ cup vegetable oil

1 pound chicken tenders

1 cup buttermilk (for marinating)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup ranch dressing

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 cup diced tomatoes

Sliced cheese (optional)

Maple syrup (for drizzling, optional)

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).

    Prepare the Waffles: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix with milk and vegetable oil. Combine both mixtures and stir until just blended; do not overmix.

      Cook the Waffles: Preheat your waffle maker and spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Pour enough batter into the waffle maker to fill it about halfway. Close and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown. Repeat the process until all batter is used (you should end up with about 12 mini waffles).

        Fry the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the buttermilk and let excess drip off. In a shallow dish, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken tenders in the seasoning mix and fry them for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

          Assemble the Sliders: On a mini waffle, place a piece of fried chicken, followed by a drizzle of ranch dressing, a handful of shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Top with a second mini waffle to create the slider. If desired, you can add a slice of cheese before the top waffle.

            Serve: Arrange sliders on a platter and drizzle with maple syrup if you want a sweet and savory twist.

              Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 30 minutes | 1 hour | 12 sliders