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Handheld photo of three Crispy Fried Chicken Sliders with golden-brown breading and orange sauce on a dark platter.

Crispy Fried Chicken Sliders with Spicy Mayo and Pickles

These Crispy Fried Chicken Sliders feature ultra-craggy, golden-brown chicken thighs, creamy orange spicy mayo, and tart pickles on toasted brioche. Perfect for game day or a quick family dinner that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 12 slider-sized pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk 480ml
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce 30ml
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 375g
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch 64g
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 120ml
  • 2 tbsp sriracha 30ml
  • 12 total brioche slider buns toasted
  • 0.5 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded

Equipment

  • 1 Deep Fryer or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Submerge chicken pieces and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Whisk flour, cornstarch, and spices. Drizzle 3 tbsp of brine into the flour and mix with a fork to create small craggy clumps.
Cooking
  1. Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly so the clumps adhere to the meat.
  2. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and 165°F internally.
Assembly
  1. Spread spicy mayo on toasted buns, top with fried chicken, pickles, and shredded lettuce.

Notes

Ensure the oil stays at 350°F for the crispiest results.
Drizzling brine into the flour is the secret to the 'craggy' texture.