Crispy Chicken Waffles Delight
A delightful combination of crispy fried chicken served atop fluffy waffles, drizzled with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 pieces chicken (drumsticks or thighs)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Maple syrup (for drizzling)
- Butter (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Whisking the dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Mixing the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk and 2 large eggs until well-combined.
- Combining the mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and blend until just combined. Gently fold in 1 cup of cornmeal.
- Heating the oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Frying the chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the batter, then fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes per side.
- Preparing the waffles: Cook your waffles according to your waffle maker’s instructions and keep them warm.
- Final assembly: Place a piece of chicken on top of a waffle, drizzle with maple syrup, and add butter if desired.
Notes
For ultra-crispy chicken, let it rest on a wire rack after frying to keep it from becoming soggy. Experiment with spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg