Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

There’s something about the perfect slider that just feels like comfort food turned up a notch.

These Hot Honey Chicken Sliders are crispy, spicy, and sweet all at once—the kind of recipe that makes you look like you spent hours in the kitchen when really, you just nailed the right combo of brine, batter, and sauce.

These sliders hit every flavor note: juicy brined chicken, golden crunchy coating, spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle, cool ranch dressing, and tangy pickles—all tucked into pillowy slider buns.

Trust me, this is a recipe you’ll want to save.

Why You’ll Love These Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

• Bold flavors: The brine adds tang and spice, while the batter keeps the chicken super crispy.

• Perfect balance: Sweet honey, fiery hot sauce, and creamy ranch keep every bite interesting.

• Crowd-pleaser: These sliders disappear fast at parties (make a double batch if you want leftovers!).

• Easy to scale: Make them as sliders, or go big with sandwich-size buns.

Ingredients

Brine

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenderloin (cleaned, cut in half)

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 3 tbsp hot sauce

Batter

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 6 tbsp cornstarch

• 4 tsp garlic powder

• 4 tbsp chili powder

• 4 tsp salt

• 4 tsp dry mustard powder

• 2 tsp black pepper

• 2 tsp baking powder

Hot Honey Sauce

• ½ cup honey

• 2–3 tbsp hot sauce

• 1 tbsp melted butter

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

(Warm over low heat until smooth and glossy.)

For Serving

• Hot honey sauce

• Ranch dressing

• Pickles

• Slider buns

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brine the Chicken - In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Add chicken tenderloins, cover, and let soak for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).

2. Prepare the Batter - Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, mustard powder, black pepper, and baking powder in a large bowl.

3. Fry the Chicken - Heat oil to 350°F in a skillet or Dutch oven. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, shake off excess, and fry in batches until golden brown and crispy (5–6 minutes per side). Place on a wire rack to drain.

4. Make the Hot Honey Sauce - In a saucepan, stir together honey, hot sauce, butter, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over low heat until smooth.

5. Assemble the Sliders - Spread ranch on the bottom of each slider bun. Add crispy chicken, drizzle with hot honey, top with pickles, and finish with the top bun. Serve warm.

   
   

Tips for the Best Crispy Hot Honey Chicken

• Double dredge: For extra crunch, dip chicken back into the brine, then back into the flour mix before frying.

• Adjust the heat: Use more or less hot sauce depending on how spicy you like it.

• Frying tip: Keep oil at 350°F for perfectly golden chicken.

  
  

What to Serve With Hot Honey Chicken Sliders

These sliders go perfectly with:

• Sweet potato fries

• Classic coleslaw

• Creamy mac and cheese

• Ice-cold sweet tea or lemonade

  
  

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These Hot Honey Chicken Sliders are everything you love about comfort food—crispy, saucy, sweet, and spicy. They’re easy enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for entertaining. Once you make them, you’ll understand why they’re a repeat favorite.