Crispy Chicken Sliders with Pickle Mayo

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 180  C
Servings: 6
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

These Crispy Chicken Sliders with Pickle Mayo feature juicy, seasoned chicken coated in a golden crunch, tucked into soft slider buns, and finished with a tangy homemade pickle mayo. Perfect for parties, game days, or an easy comfort-food meal, these sliders deliver bold flavor in every bite while staying simple and approachable.

Ingredients
    For the Crispy Chicken
  • 2 medium chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (cut into slider-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • Vegetable oil for frying
    • For the Pickle Mayo
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
    • For Assembling the Sliders
  • 6 soft slider buns
  • 6 small lettuce leaves
  • 6 slices cheese (optional)
  • 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions
    Prepare the Chicken
  1. 1
    Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized pieces that fit comfortably inside slider buns. Pat them dry with a paper towel to help the coating stick better.
    2. Season the Flour
  2. 2
    In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cornstarch. This seasoned flour is the base of your crispy coating.
    3. Make the Egg Wash
  3. 3
    In another bowl, whisk the egg with milk until smooth. This will help the flour adhere evenly to the chicken.
    4. Coat the Chicken
  4. 4
    Dip each chicken piece into the egg wash, letting excess drip off, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour. Press gently so the coating sticks well.
    5. Fry the Chicken
  5. 5
    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C. Carefully fry the chicken pieces in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and rest on a wire rack or paper towel.
    6. Prepare the Pickle Mayo
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and refrigerate for a few minutes to let the flavors blend.
    7. Toast the Buns
  7. 7
    Lightly butter the slider buns and toast them on a pan or griddle until golden and slightly crisp.
    8. Assemble the Sliders
  8. 8
    Spread pickle mayo generously on the bottom bun. Add lettuce, crispy chicken, optional cheese, and finish with the top bun. Serve immediately while warm.
Note

For a lighter version, the chicken can be air-fried at 180°C for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.

Add chili sauce or hot sauce to the pickle mayo for a spicy kick.

Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to keep it crispy.

Brioche buns work especially well for this recipe due to their soft texture.

Keywords: crispy chicken sliders, easy chicken sliders, party sliders, quick chicken recipe, comfort food
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