Easy Bite-Size Chicken and Waffles Appetizer

Name: Easy Bite-Size Chicken and Waffles Appetizer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 pieces Mini frozen waffles (Or waffle bites); 12 pieces Pre-cooked crispy chicken (Such as popcorn chicken, nuggets, or small tenders); 1/4 cup Maple syrup or hot honey (To taste); 12 count Toothpicks or small skewers (Optional, for securing)

A quick and delightful bite-size appetizer featuring crispy chicken nestled between mini waffles, drizzled with sweet maple syrup or hot honey. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this recipe is incredibly easy to assemble using pre-made ingredients and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Assembling the chicken and waffle bites

Recipe Information

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

18g

Protein

35g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Drizzling with syrup

Ingredients

Mini frozen waffles
(Or waffle bites)
12 pieces
Pre-cooked crispy chicken
(Such as popcorn chicken, nuggets, or small tenders)
12 pieces
Maple syrup or hot honey
(To taste)
1 cup
Toothpicks or small skewers
(Optional, for securing)
12 count

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Finished appetizer stack

Instructions

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1
Toast the mini waffles according to the package directions until golden and crispy. This can be done in a toaster, toaster oven, or air fryer.
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Toast the mini waffles according to the package directions until golden and crispy. This can be done in a toaster, toaster oven, or air fryer.
3m
Ensure waffles are evenly toasted for the best texture.
2
Heat the pre-cooked crispy chicken pieces according to their package instructions. This usually involves baking in an oven or air fryer until hot and crispy.
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Heat the pre-cooked crispy chicken pieces according to their package instructions. This usually involves baking in an oven or air fryer until hot and crispy.
8m
Make sure the chicken is fully heated through but not overcooked to maintain crispiness.
3
Begin assembling by placing one toasted mini waffle flat on a serving platter. This will be the base of your appetizer.
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Begin assembling by placing one toasted mini waffle flat on a serving platter. This will be the base of your appetizer.
1m
Have all components ready for quick assembly.
4
Place one heated crispy chicken piece on top of the first mini waffle.
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Place one heated crispy chicken piece on top of the first mini waffle.
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Choose chicken pieces that are appropriately sized for the waffles.
5
Top the chicken with another toasted mini waffle to form a mini sandwich. If desired, secure the assembly with a small toothpick or skewer to hold it together.
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Top the chicken with another toasted mini waffle to form a mini sandwich. If desired, secure the assembly with a small toothpick or skewer to hold it together.
1m
Toothpicks add stability and make them easier for guests to pick up.
6
Arrange the assembled chicken and waffle bites on a serving tray. Just before serving, generously drizzle with maple syrup or hot honey.
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Arrange the assembled chicken and waffle bites on a serving tray. Just before serving, generously drizzle with maple syrup or hot honey.
1m
Drizzle just before serving to prevent the waffles from getting soggy. Hot honey adds a nice kick!