Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Chicken and waffles recipe air fryer with maple bourbon syrup

Easy Chicken and Waffles Recipe Air Fryer – A Crispy Treat the Whole Family Will Love

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Yumi
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Cuisine: American

Description

It’s easy to make delicious chicken and waffles recipe air fryer at home – all you need is an air fryer, a waffle maker, and a few simple ingredients!

Ingredients

1 cup maple syrup

2 tablespoons maple bourbon

1 tablespoon butter

1 pound raw chicken tenders sliced into 1.5″ nuggets

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¾ teaspoon garlic powder

¾ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper

Salt & pepper to taste

1 egg

1 teaspoon milk

1 to 2 cups panko

The Waffles

2 cups Krusteaz buttermilk pancake mix

1½ cups cold water

1 egg

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ pound bacon fried and chopped into bits

1 small bunch scallions sliced

Instructions

Prepare the Maple Bourbon Syrup. Add maple syrup, butter, and maple bourbon to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Set aside to cool.

 

While the Maple Bourbon Syrup is simmering, prepare the chicken. Lightly grease air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat to 375 degrees. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper). In a separate shallow dish, whisk together egg and milk until well-combined. Fill a third shallow dish with about 1 cup of panko.
 
Coat chicken nuggets in the flour mixture, then shake off excess flour and transfer to egg wash. Coat completely in egg wash, let excess egg drip off, and transfer to panko. Coat evenly in panko, shake of excess breadcrumbs and set aside. Repeat until all chicken nuggets are coated.
 
Cook chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer for about 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through and working in batches if necessary.
 
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the waffles. Mix together the pancake mix, cold water, egg, and vegetable oil in a large bowl until combined (batter will be slightly lumpy). Lightly grease and preheat a mini waffle maker, then cook waffles in batches and set aside.
 
Once chicken and waffles are done cooking, prepare each dish with three waffles and a handful of chicken nuggets. Top with a drizzle of Maple Bourbon Syrup, bacon bits, and scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

Maple Bourbon Syrup: This fun twist on a classic maple syrup elevates chicken & waffles to a whole new adult brunching level. It’s the same recipe featured in our Maple Bourbon Burger, since the flavor goes so well with a savory waffle dish!
 

Waffles: This recipe may make a few extra waffles than you end up eating, but leftovers store great in the freezer! (They basically become homemade Eggos that you can easily reheat in the toaster later.)

 

Waffle maker: Mini waffles are so much more fun than regular waffles! We love

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 953kcal
  • Sugar: 50g
  • Sodium: 1012mg
  • Fat: 43g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 92g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 246mg

Did you make this recipe?

Find it online: https://yumimeals.com/chicken-and-waffles-recipe-air-fryer/