Dave's Mini Sliders
A 4-pack of Dave's signature mini sliders — Nashville-style fried chicken on soft potato buns with crunchy kale slaw, dill pickles, and Dave's Sauce. Available at all seven heat levels, it's the easiest way to share, sample, or mix-and-match spice in one order.
About the Dave's Mini Sliders
Dave's Mini Sliders take the exact flavor profile that built the brand and stack it four times over. Each slider layers a piece of Nashville-style fried chicken onto a soft, slightly sweet potato bun with cool kale slaw, briny dill pickles, and a swipe of Dave's Sauce. The result is a perfectly balanced bite where crunch, heat, tang, and creaminess all land at once.
Because the 4-pack lets you choose your heat from No Spice all the way to Reaper, it's the smartest order on the menu for groups, first-timers, and heat hunters alike. Order all four at the same level to dial in your perfect spice, or — where your location allows — split them across levels to taste your way up the scale. The potato bun and kale slaw act as natural buffers, so the sliders consistently eat a touch friendlier than a bare tender at the same level.
What's Inside the Dave's Mini Sliders
Nashville Fried Chicken
Four pieces of whole-muscle chicken breast, buttermilk-marinated and seasoned-flour breaded, fried to a deep golden crust and dusted with the spice rub at your chosen heat level.
Potato Buns
Soft, slightly sweet potato buns toasted to hold their shape. The subtle sweetness balances the cayenne-forward spice rub and soaks up Dave's Sauce beautifully.
Kale Slaw
A cool, tangy, slightly creamy slaw that contrasts the heat and adds crunch. It's the best built-in buffer in any Dave's slider and slows how fast the spice builds.
Dill Pickles
Crisp, briny pickle slices that cut through the richness of the fried chicken and reset the palate between bites.
Dave's Sauce
The signature creamy, tangy sauce swiped onto every bun. It ties the slider together and modulates the heat bite by bite.
The 7 Dave's Spice Levels
Every tender and slider comes in one of seven heat levels at no extra cost. The heat builds as you eat — order one level below what you think you can handle.
No Spice
Pure crispy flavor — golden, crunchy, zero heat. Great for kids.
Lite Mild
A gentle whisper of warmth — very manageable for spice-sensitive eaters.
Mild
Flavor-forward with a friendly kick. A safe first-timer choice.
Medium 🔥
The crowd favorite — real Nashville balance of flavor and burn.
Hot
Where the chili heat kicks in hard. The seasoning really sings.
Extra Hot
Intentional, lingering heat. Order this one on purpose.
Reaper ☠️
Carolina Reaper extract — most locations require a signed waiver.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values — may vary by location and preparation.
How to Customize
Free Heat, Any Level
All seven spice levels are included at no charge, from No Spice to Reaper. Set the whole 4-pack to one level or mix levels where your location allows.
Add Cheese
Melt American cheese onto the sliders for added richness. The dairy fat buffers capsaicin, making Hot and above noticeably more approachable.
Extra Dave's Sauce (+$0.50)
Order extra sauce on the side. Dipping and re-saucing between bites lets you control the heat-to-creaminess ratio across all four sliders.
Extra Pickles
Ask for extra dill pickles for more briny crunch and acid contrast — especially effective at Medium and above.
Swap to Cauliflower
Make it meatless with the Cauli Mini Sliders — same potato bun, slaw, pickles, sauce, and seven heat levels, with a fried cauliflower piece instead of chicken.
Best Pairings
Crinkle-Cut Fries
The classic side. Salty, neutral fries give your palate a break between sliders and keep the spice rub center stage.
Classic Combo
Kale Slaw
A dedicated side of slaw gives you extra cooldown bites between sliders — the most reliable heat buffer on the menu.
Best Pairing
Dave's Sauce
An extra side of the signature sauce for dipping. It modulates the heat and amplifies the creamy tang on every bite.
Must OrderVanilla Shake
For Medium and above, cold dairy fat is the best capsaicin neutralizer. Sip between sliders to keep the heat enjoyable.
Spice ReliefFrequently Asked Questions
How much do Dave's Mini Sliders cost?
Dave's Mini Sliders cost $7.99 for a 4-pack at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations in 2026. That's a strong value for four sliders complete with potato buns, kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's Sauce. Pairing the 4-pack with fries as a combo typically saves a little versus ordering a side separately.
How many sliders come in an order of Dave's Mini Sliders?
An order of Dave's Mini Sliders includes four mini sliders. Each one is built on a soft potato bun with Nashville-style fried chicken, kale slaw, dill pickles, and Dave's Sauce.
How many calories are in Dave's Mini Sliders?
A 4-pack of Dave's Mini Sliders contains approximately 720 calories total — roughly 180 per slider. This is an estimate that can vary by location and preparation. The spice level does not meaningfully change the calorie count, since the heat is a dry surface rub rather than a sauce.
Can I choose a different spice level for each mini slider?
All seven spice levels are available on the Mini Sliders at no extra charge. Many locations will let you mix levels across the 4-pack — for example two at Mild and two at Medium — but per-slider customization can vary by store, so confirm with your cashier when ordering.
Are Dave's Mini Sliders gluten-free?
No. The chicken breading and the potato buns both contain wheat, and the buttermilk marinade contains dairy. There is currently no gluten-free bun or breading option, so the Mini Sliders are not suitable for those with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance.
Is there a vegetarian version of Dave's Mini Sliders?
Yes — order the Dave's NOT Chicken Mini Sliders (Cauli), which swap the chicken for a fried cauliflower piece while keeping the same potato bun, kale slaw, pickles, sauce, and all seven heat levels. They're vegetarian but not vegan, as the batter and slaw dressing contain dairy and eggs.
