![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While the waffles cook, whisk the maple syrup and hot sauce together in a small bowl and set aside. Spray waffle iron with vegetable oil cooking spray then spoon the mix into waffle maker until the surface is completely covered and cook until golden brown according to waffle maker instructions. Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until just combined. In large mixing bowl whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter and eggs until thoroughly combined. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. While the chicken cooks, begin to make the waffles. Remove the chicken from the oil and place on paper towels or a wire rack to drain the excess oil. Fry in the oil until the chicken is golden brown on all sides. Once piece at a time, dip chicken in the buttermilk then dredge in the flour mixture. In a shallow bowl stir flour and cornstarch together. Whisk the buttermilk and egg together in a medium bowl. Fill a large cast iron pan, Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pan halfway with vegetable oil. Let the chicken marinate in the spices for at least an hour. Season the chicken breasts with the mixture and place in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion powder and cayenne. How to Make Fried Chicken and Waffles For the Fried Chicken: Maple syrup is a labor intensive product which is why it’s so expensive but a little goes a long way! Be sure to use real maple syrup in this recipe and not pancake syrup (which is mainly corn syrup). Maple syrup – Combining hot sauce and maple syrup is similar to the popular combination of hot honey.Hot sauce – I recommend choosing a vinegar based hot sauce to combine with the maple syrup like Tabasco or Crystal brands. ![]() Cinnamon – Adding a touch of cinnamon adds a unique twist to these buttermilk waffles that seamlessly complements the savory fried chicken.It also makes for fluffy and flavorful waffles. The buttermilk tenderizes the chicken and helps to adhere the flour breading to the chicken. Buttermilk – Buttermilk is used to make both the fried chicken as well as the waffles.Spices – I marinate the chicken in a combination of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne before it’s dredged and fried to add an extra layer of flavor to the recipe.I find that for fried chicken using some form of chicken thighs are best because they remain extra juicy! For a quick shortcut you can substitute the fried chicken for chicken tenders. In this recipe it’s easier to eat then cutting the meat off of the bone and they are still flavorful and tender. Chicken – I recommend using boneless chicken thighs.It’s crisp and flavorful and feels southern. You will not regret pairing them together.Īnd I guess if we need a little health in our lives you could also whip up this Chick-fil-A Superfoods Salad. This macaroni and cheese is the ultimate side dish to this fried chicken. You just worked really hard to make this delicious, super crispy spicy fried chicken so you may as well go big and serve it with some delicious side dishes. I don’t use it often but it works like a charm every time I do. If you want to go the fryer route, this is the counter top fryer I have. It works really well for frying this chicken. I’m always surprised at how great the price is for the quality. This dutch oven is my favorite, reasonably priced option. You can use a deep, dutch oven style pan or if you have a counter top fryer, that would be a great option as well. Once the breaded chicken has rested, it’s time to fry. If this step is skipped, it’s very likely the breading could slip off during the frying process. This helps ensure the coating sticks to the chicken. This ensures a super thick, crunchy coating.Īnother impoortant step is leting the chicken hang out uncovered on a rack in the refrigerator for a few hours before frying. Once the chicken has marinated, preferably overnight, it gets a dredge through seasoned, spicy flour then a dip in eggs and another coat of the flour mixture. ![]()
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