Crispy Chicken and Waffles Recipe

Crispy Chicken and Waffles Recipe – Crispy, golden fried chicken stacked between fluffy, buttery waffles and drizzled with sweet and spicy honey—this Southern classic is the ultimate comfort food with a bold, irresistible twist!

Here’s a recipe card for that mouthwatering Chicken and Waffles dish:

Crispy Chicken and Waffles Recipe

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Oil for frying

For the Waffles:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Sauce (Optional):

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

• Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
• Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, coating well.
• Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side.

2. Make the Waffles:

• Preheat your waffle iron.
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
• Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
• Cook in waffle iron until golden and crispy.

3. Make the Sauce:

• In a small pot, warm honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes until combined.

4. Assemble:

• Place fried chicken between two waffle squares.
• Drizzle with spicy honey sauce.

🔥 Pro Tip: Serve with creamy grits topped with sautéed shrimp for the ultimate Southern feast!