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Air-Fried Hot Chicken and Waffles
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21 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR 50MINS

Air-Fried Hot Chicken and Waffles

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Spicy cayenne maple syrup and cinnamon waffles with crunchy homemade fried chicken: the perfect mix of spicy, sweet, and crispy. Using the air fryer for this recipe cuts down on the oil used and makes this recipe a tiny bit healthier than traditional chicken and waffles. Make these for a weekend brunch and your family will love it!
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Spicy cayenne maple syrup and cinnamon waffles with crunchy homemade fried chicken: the perfect mix of spicy, sweet, and crispy. Using the air fryer for this recipe cuts down on the oil used and makes this recipe a tiny bit healthier than traditional chicken and waffles. Make these for a weekend brunch and your family will love it!
1HR 50MINS
Total Time
$2.64
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Chicken
Salt
to taste
Milk
1 cup
Milk
or Milk of Choice or Buttermilk
All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup
All-Purpose Flour
or Gluten-Free Flour
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
McCormick® Garlic Powder
Paprika
1 tsp
Chili Powder
1 tsp
Chili Powder
Dried Thyme
1/2 Tbsp
Dried Thyme
Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Waffles
All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups
All-Purpose Flour
or Gluten-Free Flour
Baking Powder
1 Tbsp
Baking Powder
Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
Milk
1 cup
Milk
or Milk of Choice
Nonstick Cooking Spray
as needed
Nonstick Cooking Spray
Maple Butter Sauce
Butter
2 Tbsp
Maple Syrup
1/2 cup
Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Powder
1/2 tsp
Chili Powder
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
658
Fat
16.4 g
Protein
37.3 g
Carbs
90.7 g
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Author's Notes

The waffle mix will make more than the serving size, you can ½ the recipe or freeze leftover waffles.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Marinate or brine the Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thigh (1 lb) in Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Milk (1 cup) for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.
step 2
Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
step 3
Mix the All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup), McCormick® Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Paprika (1 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Dried Thyme (1/2 Tbsp), and Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp) in a medium-sized bowl, then dip the chicken in the flour mixture, one piece at a time, making sure it is coated on all sides.
step 4
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through. The final cooking time will depend on your individual air fryer, check to ensure it isn't burnt and internal temperature is 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
step 5
Add All-Purpose Flour (1 1/2 cups), Baking Powder (1 Tbsp), Ground Cinnamon (1 tsp), Eggs (2), Maple Syrup (2 Tbsp), and Milk (1 cup) to a large bowl and whisk until combined and the batter is smooth.
step 6
Preheat waffle maker and once ready, spray with Nonstick Cooking Spray (as needed). Add about ¼-1/3 cup of waffle mix to the waffle maker and cook until slightly browned on both sides. Continue until all of the batter has been used.
step 7
Add Butter (2 Tbsp), Maple Syrup (1/2 cup), Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp), and Chili Powder (1/2 tsp) to a small saucepan and heat on medium-low until butter is melted, stirring to combine. Turn off heat.
step 8
Serve 1-2 waffles with 1-2 pieces of chicken and pour maple butter sauce on top. Enjoy!
step 8 Serve 1-2 waffles with 1-2 pieces of chicken and pour maple butter sauce on top. Enjoy!
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Breakfast
American
Air Fryer
Brunch
Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
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