Nashville Hot Honey Butter Chicken Sliders Recipe
These Nashville Hot Honey Butter Chicken Sliders feature crispy boneless chicken bites tossed in a spicy-sweet hot honey butter sauce, layered on soft Hawaiian rolls spread with garlic mayo and topped with tangy pickle chips. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these sliders deliver a delightful balance of heat, sweetness, and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 24 oz bag of crispy boneless chicken bites (or your favorite frozen chicken nuggets/bites)
Slider Buns
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
Garlic Mayo Spread
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Hot Honey Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Franks Red Hot hot sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
Additional Topping
- 16 oz jar pickle chips
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Prepare the crispy boneless chicken bites by cooking them in the air fryer or oven according to the package instructions until heated through and crispy. While the chicken cooks, slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping the tops attached if possible, and separate the top halves to set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Mayo Spread: In a small bowl, combine the mayo and garlic powder thoroughly. Spread this mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the sliced rolls to add a creamy, garlicky layer that complements the spicy chicken.
- Make Hot Honey Butter Sauce & Toss Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, honey, Franks Red Hot hot sauce, paprika, and cayenne powder until well combined. Once the chicken bites are cooked, immediately add them to the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the spicy-sweet mixture.
- Assemble Sliders: Pile the coated chicken bites generously onto the mayo-spread bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls. Layer pickle chips on top of the chicken for a tangy crunch. Place the top halves back onto the sliders, then carefully cut the entire stack into individual sliders, allowing some pickles or chicken pieces to fall where they may – this adds to the rustic charm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the sliders to a serving platter and serve immediately while warm for best flavor and texture. These sliders are ideal for parties, game days, or casual meals.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen chicken nuggets for boneless bites if preferred.
- Adjust the cayenne powder amount to control the heat level to your taste.
- Keeping the roll tops attached while slicing helps create neat sliders.
- Serve with extra pickles or hot sauce on the side for added flavor.
- To make ahead, cook chicken and prepare sauce separately; assemble just before serving to maintain bun texture.
Keywords: Nashville hot chicken sliders, spicy chicken sliders, hot honey butter chicken, Hawaiian roll sliders, game day food
