Fried Chicken and Waffles

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe. Perfectly seasoned, crispy fried chicken meets fluffy, buttery waffles, drizzled with rich maple syrup for a sweet and savory delight that satisfies all your cravings.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs

2 cups buttermilk

1 tbsp hot sauce

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 cup cornstarch

Vegetable oil for frying

2 cups all-purpose flour (waffles)

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt (waffles)

1 3/4 cups milk

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup maple syrup

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cornstarch.

3. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture and dredge in the seasoned flour, ensuring a full coat. Let rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

4. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

5. For waffles, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

6. In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

7. Preheat waffle iron and cook batter according to manufacturer's instructions until waffles are golden and crispy.

8. Serve fried chicken on top of waffles and drizzle with maple syrup.

Storage

Store leftover chicken and waffles separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat chicken in an oven at 350°F for 15 minutes and waffles in a toaster until warm and crispy.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only. Always follow proper food safety practices, cook foods to safe internal temperatures, and store leftovers appropriately. Results may vary.