Chicken Nugget and Waffle Cupcakes Recipe
Chicken Nugget and Waffle Cupcakes combine crispy breaded chicken chunks baked inside fluffy, golden mini waffles, creating a fun and delicious handheld snack perfect for parties or an easy family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini waffle cupcakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Waffle Batter
- 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 6 tablespoons butter, sliced into small cubes
- 1/4 cup honey, divided
For the Chicken
- 24 frozen breaded chicken breast chunks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tins: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Generously spray the inside of a mini muffin tin with non-stick baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Butter and Honey: Place one small cube of butter in the bottom of each muffin cup. Drizzle about half a teaspoon of honey over the butter in each cup to add sweetness and moisture to the batter while baking.
- Mix Waffle Batter: In a mixing bowl, stir together the Original Bisquick™ mix, milk, and egg until just blended and smooth.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the batter into each muffin cup, filling each about 3/4 full to allow space for the chicken nugget.
- Insert Chicken Nuggets: Press one frozen breaded chicken chunk firmly into the center of the batter in each muffin cup, ensuring it is somewhat submerged.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake at 400°F for 9 to 13 minutes, or until the waffle edges turn a light golden brown and the chicken is warmed through.
- Remove and Serve: Carefully run a knife around the edges of each waffle cupcake to loosen them, then lift them out onto a serving plate. Serve warm with the remaining honey for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Use frozen breaded chicken chunks; no need to thaw before baking in this recipe.
- A mini muffin tin is ideal for portion size and presentation.
- Serve immediately for best texture — waffles will be fluffy and chicken crispy.
- For a spicy kick, try drizzling some hot honey instead of regular honey.
- Carefully remove cupcakes from the tin to prevent breaking; cooling slightly helps set them.
Keywords: Chicken nuggets, waffle cupcakes, breakfast snacks, mini waffles, kids meal, party food, easy baked recipe
