These chicken fried steak sliders are made with crispy, juicy cube steak smothered with country gravy nestled between soft Hawaiian rolls for the ultimate bite-size, comfort food recipe.
Chicken fried steak is a Southern classic, and its crispy coating and the gravy that goes with it pair well with all kinds of sides. I always love serving chicken fried steak with bread, so I combined those two to create these chicken fried steak sliders. These sliders are loaded with crispy fried beef and thick gravy and served on soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls. They make a delicious lunch, dinner, or party appetizer. I should know; I’ve been making them for years. Everyone always loves them, and I never have leftovers.
Chicken Fried Steak Sliders
These sliders start with cube steak that I cut into slider-sized portions, batter, and then fry until they’re juicy on the inside and golden and crispy on the outside. Then, I just add the steaks and some gravy to Hawaiian rolls and watch them disappear. That’s all there is to it. I love to serve these for almost any occasion because they’re as easy as they are delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Fried Steak Slider Recipe
- These chicken fried steak sliders are perfect for satisfying cravings without a full-size meal.
- The bite-size sliders create the perfect comfort food appetizer for parties or casual get-togethers.
- Nothing is better than crispy chicken fried steak smothered in country gravy in Hawaiian rolls.
- The triple-coating ensures a flavor explosion in every bite.
Chicken Fried Steak Sliders Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients that you’ll find in your kitchen or in one quick trip to your local grocery store.
- Cube steaks
- Buttermilk
- Large egg
- Hot sauce
- All-purpose flour
- Breadcrumbs
- Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- Garlic salt
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Parsley flakes
- Vegetable oil
- Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Your favorite gravy
How to Make Chicken Fried Steak Sliders
Making these sliders is a straightforward affair. You’ll just coat and fry the cube steak and add it to your buns along with your favorite gravy. It’s quick, easy, and beginner-friendly.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oil to 375 degrees in an electric skillet or large cast-iron pan. Then, cut the cube steak into 4 pieces and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess liquid. Place additional paper towels on top of the steaks and press down to soak up as much liquid as possible from the meat.
Step 2: Make the Dredge Station
Add flour to a shallow bowl. Add the breadcrumbs and seasonings to another shallow bowl. Finally, add the whisked egg, buttermilk, and hot sauce to a third shallow bowl.
Step 3: Coat the Steaks
Pat half the steaks dry again and coat them in flour. Then, dip the steaks into the egg mixture and the breadcrumb mixture.
Step 4: Fry the Steaks
Fry the steaks on each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat the breading and frying process with the other half of the cube steaks.
Step 5: Make the Sliders
Place the chicken fried steaks on Hawaiian rolls, top with gravy, and add the top bun. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- It’s essential to soak up as much liquid as possible from the steaks before breading them. This ensures a crispy coating.
- Preheat the oil before adding the steaks for a crispy coating rather than a soggy one.
- Coat the cube steaks just before frying them to avoid a cakey, soggy coating.
Variations
- Use your favorite seasonings with the breadcrumbs to create different slider flavors.
- Use your favorite jarred gravy or make your own.
- For a mild version of this recipe, omit the red pepper flakes.
- You can use this breading with sliced chicken breasts to make classic fried chicken sliders.
What to Serve with Chicken Fried Steak Sliders
These sliders pair well with your favorite sandwich and party foods. Serve them with classics like:
- French fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Tater tots
- Potato wedges
- Potato chips
- Onion rings
- Mac and cheese
- Coleslaw
- Pasta salad
- Baked beans
Recipe FAQ
Be sure to soak up as much liquid from the steaks as possible before breading them. In addition, when coating the steaks in the flour, press the flour firmly into the meat with the palm of your hand to ensure good adhesion.
Country-fried and Southern fried are two terms that are used interchangeably. In both cases, the terms refer to any fried food made with a flour coating commonly seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, such as salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Chicken fried steak is made with cube steak covered in a coating traditionally used for fried chicken and then fried until golden brown.
Chicken fried steak gets its name from the coating used. This kind of steak is coated in a traditional fried chicken breading before being fried. Hence, the name chicken fried steak.
Chicken fried steak is freezer-friendly and lasts up to 3 months when stored correctly.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Chicken Fried Steak Sliders
It’s best to store the steak, gravy, and Hawaiian rolls separately and then heat them up when ready to make more sliders. Refrigerate the steak and gravy in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. The rolls will last for up to a week in the pantry. For longer storage, freeze leftover chicken fried steaks wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months.
To reheat the steaks, microwave them at 1-minute intervals until heated through. Microwave the gravy in the same way. When both are hot, make your sliders.
Try This Delicious Chicken Fried Steak Recipe Today
This chicken fried steak sliders recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious, making it the perfect recipe for any occasion. Serve it as a fun twist on weeknight dinner or bring a big batch to your next backyard bash or potluck. Everyone will love the flavor, and you’ll love how easy it is to make. Try this recipe. I know you’ll make it a permanent part of your recipe rotation.
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Chicken Fried Steak Sliders
Ingredients
- 3 medium cube steaks, cut into 4 pieces each
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- 2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Your favorite gravy
Instructions
- Using an electric skillet, or large cast iron skillet, heat oil to 375°.
- Cut each cube steak into 4 pieces and place on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess liquid. Place additional paper towels on top of cube steak and press to eliminate most liquid in each piece of meat.
- While the oil is heating up, add ½ of the flour into a shallow bowl.
- Add the remaining ½ of flour in another shallow bowl plus add all the spices and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- In a third shallow bowl, whisk egg, hot sauce and buttermilk together.
- Once the oil is ready, pat dry bites again and place about ½ of the cube steaks into the plain flour and coat on both sides.
- Next add the cube steak to the egg mixture, then into the flour and seasonings, and then into the hot skillet.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
- Once the first batch is cooked, place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Repeat the coating process for the remaining cube steak. For best results, make sure to coat the cube steak right before going into the skillet.
- Place on Hawaiian rolls, cover with your favorite country gravy, and enjoy.
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