Quick and Easy Bang Bang Chicken Sliders Recipe

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Using quick air fried crispy chicken tenders and only 8 simple ingredients that really pack on the bold flavors, these bang bang chicken sliders are the ultimate football Sunday game day slider. Minimal cooking time is required for these delicious crispy chicken sliders since you just need to simply air fry the chicken and bake the sliders until the cheese is melted making this recipe truly easy.

These sliders with a spicy-sweet sauce are great to make as an appetizer for football Sunday game day. They are also great to enjoy as a quick and easy app for any party or special occasion. This recipe can also be a great option to make as a quick and easy weeknight dinner for a busy night.

This was inspired by my crispy hot honey chicken sliders recipe on this site, and pairs well with this grilled loaded tater tots recipe.

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Ingredients

To make this recipe you will need frozen crispy chicken tenders that can be easily cooked until golden brown in the air fryer. Those chicken tenders are then placed on a slider bun and topped with slices of colby jack cheese. Mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and sriracha are used to make the zesty bang bang sauce that goes on top of the melted cheese and the slider buns are then basted with melted garlic butter for extra buttery flavor.

frozen crispy chicken tenders
brioche mini slider buns
colby jack cheese slices
mayonnaise
sweet Thai chili sauce
sriracha
butter
garlic

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Step 1: Air fry the chicken tenders at 370 degrees for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice the slider rolls in half. Place bottom buns in a casserole dish lined with parchment paper.

Step 2: Place chicken tenders on the bottom half of the slider buns. Place a slice of colby jack cheese on top of the chicken. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 3: While the sliders bake, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and sriracha to make bang bang sauce in a small bowl. Melt butter and add grated garlic.

baste garlic butter on top of the slider buns

Step 4: Remove sliders from oven. Spoon a generous amount of bang bang sauce on top of cheese layer. Add the top half of the rolls. Baste melted butter on bun tops. Serve immediately or save for later with extra bang bang sauce on the side.

Hint: for extra texture, toast the insides of the slider buns on a large frying pan or a griddle. For additional crunch and flavor, top the bang bang sauce with green onions or diced red onion. You can also add crunchy coleslaw before adding the chicken for additional texture.

Substitutions

Chicken - instead of air frying frozen chicken tenders, fry your own fresh fried chicken
Bun - use gluten free buns instead of brioche bread buns to make this gluten free
Vegetarian - use tofu or a plant based chicken tender to make this recipe vegetarian

Variations

Spicy - add more sriracha to the bang bang sauce or crushed red pepper flakes to increase the heat and create a spicy sauce
Chicken Parm - replace the cheese with mozzarella and parmesan and use marinara instead of the bang bang sauce for a chicken parmesan slider version
Buffalo Chicken - use buffalo sauce instead of bang bang sauce

See this Chicken Parm slider version on my website!

Equipment

To make this recipe, you will need an air fryer as well as a casserole dish or baking sheet to cook the sliders. A sharp serrated knife is needed to cut the slider rolls in half. A basting brush and small bowl are also needed.

How to Store Bang Bang Chicken Sliders

Store the leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top Tip

For extra juicy chicken, buy fresh boneless skinless chicken thighs or skinless chicken breasts and marinade it in seasoned buttermilk mixture overnight. Create a dredge, coat in panko breadcrumbs and fry your chicken in a large skillet in hot oil, preferably peanut oil, canola oil or vegetable oil, before assembling sliders. After frying, allow the chicken to rest on paper towels to drain extra grease prior to assembling sliders.

FAQ

Can Hawaiian slider buns be used to make this recipe?

Yes, Hawaiian rolls can definitely can be used. The brioche buns do tend to hold the chicken tenders a little better since they are bigger but either can be used. Mini pretzel buns can also be used.

When is the best time to serve this recipe?

This recipe is great to serve for fun family dinner nights or as an appetizer for parties, barbecues or a game day party.

What else does bang bang sauce go good with?

Bang bang sauce is excellent on chicken wings. It is also great to toss fried shrimp in and can also be a delicious sauce to add to burgers. This bang bang sauce recipe goes great with a lot of delicious recipes.

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Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with bang bang chicken sliders:

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