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Chicken and waffles served on a plate, drizzled with maple syrup
Crispy fried chicken on fluffy waffles with maple syrup

Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
A marriage of sweet and savory made in heaven, or at least Harlem. The meeting of crispy, spiced fried chicken and fluffy, sweet waffles with maple syrup might seem odd at first, but your taste buds will thank you. It's the perfect 'Brunch' dish: hearty enough for lunch, but with breakfast vibes.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 950 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American (Soul Food)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Waffle Iron: Obvious choice.
  • Deep Skillet or Fryer: For frying chicken.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Salt the chicken and marinate in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

Tip: Buttermilk acidity breaks down fibers, making the meat incredibly tender.
2 ✓

Mix half the flour with cornstarch and spices. Remove chicken from marinade (don't wipe dry) and dredge thoroughly in flour mixture.

Tip: Cornstarch draws moisture from the surface during frying, creating an extra crispy crust.
3 ✓

Fry chicken in hot oil (approx. 350°F) until golden brown (8-10 mins). Drain on a wire rack.

Tip: Use a rack, not paper towels, to allow airflow underneath and keep it crispy.
4 ✓

Make waffles: Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter. Add remaining flour, baking powder, salt. Cook in waffle iron.

Tip: Don't overmix or gluten will develop, making waffles chewy.
5 ✓

To Serve: Waffle, hot chicken on top, drenched in maple syrup.

Recipe FAQ

Why isn't the chicken crispy?
You skipped the cornstarch or the oil wasn't hot enough (350-360°F is ideal). Cold oil makes the breading soggy.

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs Chicken Thighs (boneless or bone-in)
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (for dredging and waffles)
  • 1/3 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika, Garlic Powder, Cayenne
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup