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21 INGREDIENTS 8 STEPS 1hr 50min

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!
Air-Fried Hot Chicken and Waffles Recipe | SideChef
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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https://www.realfoodwithsarah.com/
1hr 50min
Total Time
50min
Active Time
$2.64
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
US / METRIC

Chicken

to taste
1 cup
or Milk of Choice or Buttermilk
1/2 cup
or Gluten-Free Flour
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
1 tsp
Chili Powder
1/2 Tbsp
Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper

Waffles

1 1/2 cups
or Gluten-Free Flour
1 Tbsp
Baking Powder
1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
1 cup
or Milk of Choice
as needed
Nonstick Cooking Spray

Maple Butter Sauce

2 Tbsp
1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp
Chili Powder
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
658
FAT
16.4 g
PROTEIN
37.3 g
CARBS
90.7 g

Author's Notes

The waffle mix will make more than the serving size, you can ½ the recipe or freeze leftover waffles.

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
Marinate or brine the Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs (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) , 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!

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
658
% Daily Value*
Fat
16.4 g
21%
Saturated Fat
7.2 g
36%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
--
Cholesterol
215.5 mg
72%
Carbohydrates
90.7 g
33%
Fiber
2.8 g
10%
Sugars
37.5 g
--
Protein
37.3 g
75%
Sodium
546.6 mg
24%
Vitamin D
0.5 µg
2%
Calcium
387.5 mg
30%
Iron
5.7 mg
32%
Potassium
249.6 mg
5%
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