The Best Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles
Air Fryer chicken and waffles are the ultimate comfort food. A crispy coated chicken that is paired with waffles. Sweet and savory in each bite of this air fryer chicken recipe. Drizzle with some maple syrup and dive in.
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Do you enjoy the pairing of chicken and waffles? If so, give this version a try. The air fryer cooks the chicken perfectly, giving it a super crispy coating, with tender and juicy meat on the inside.
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Why This Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles Recipe Is A Hit…
- Quick Prep on the chicken.
- I used chicken breast for a boneless chicken option.
- You can use homemade waffles or use a waffle batter.
- Healthier than deep frying or pan frying the chicken in oil.
- The crust of the chicken is crispy but uses minimal oil.
- Drizzle with syrup and grab a fork and knife and slice into it!
What Do I Need For This Southern Chicken and Waffles
- Boneless Chicken
- Corn Starch
- Flour
- Nature’s Seasoning
- Waffle batter (I used packaged waffle)
How To Make Chicken And Waffles
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
- Start by using a mallet and pound out the chicken to flatten it. Then cut into 4 cutlets.
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and whisk up the egg in another bowl. Dredge the chicken dry, then dip in the egg, and back in the flour. (Photo 1)
- Place the chicken in the air fryer, and cook as directed. While the chicken is cooking, work on making your waffles in your waffle iron. Follow the directions on your waffle maker. (Photos 2, 3 & 4)
- To assemble, place the waffle on a plate, top with chicken and another waffle if you want, and drizzle with syrup. (Photo 5)
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Season the flour with any of your favorite spices when it comes to fried chicken. Season salt, salt and pepper, etc.
- Add a little milk to the egg when you whisk it up, for a even coating of wet on the chicken.
- Make sure that your chicken fully cooks in the air fryer. Depending on thickness of chicken will vary in how long it takes to cook.
- You are welcome to use frozen waffles you reheat, if you do not want to make your own homemade waffles. I prefer making my own for the fluffy texture.
- You can use bone-in chicken or tenderloins in replace if you would like. Just cook the chicken accordingly.
Storing Tips
If you do not eat all your chicken or waffles right away, they store. You can refrigerate any leftovers you might have. Just place in airtight containers and store in the fridge. I recommend storing the chicken and waffle separately from each other.
You can also freeze both the waffles and the chicken. Store in the freezer for 3-4 months long. Then thaw in the fridge overnight, or reheat it straight from being frozen!
Recipe FAQs
Chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. To ensure your chicken is fully cooked use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the chicken. If you use bone-in chicken make sure to not touch a bone, as it will give a false reading.
Air frying is different than other methods. Spritz the chicken with cooking oil and it will help take the coating and give it a golden brown color. If you need to spritz the chicken with oil a few times as it cooks to get it golden and crispy.
t is recommended to not use cooking spray in the air fryer. The spray can eat the enamel off of the air fryer tray. It is recommended to buy an oil mister where you pour oil into a spray bottle and mist the food you are cooking or trays.
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The Best Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken fillets:
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ cup (64 g) of corn starch
- ½ cup (62 ½ g) of flour
- 2 tablespoons of nature’s seasoning
- 2 eggs
Waffles:
- 2 ½ cups (591 ½ g) of waffle mix
- 1 ½ cups (354 ⅞ g) of water
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts using the flat side of a cleaver or kitchen hammer. Pound breast to 1/2” thick. Cut breast into 4 fillets.2 chicken breasts
- In a bowl, mix flour and cornstarch with natures seasoning. In another bowl, beat the eggs1/2 cup of corn starch,2 tablespoons of nature’s seasoning,2 eggs,1/2 cup of flour
- Coat the fillets in flour mix, then egg wash and then back into the flour mix.
- Spray air fryer basket with oil and place fillets in basket. Spray fillets with oil.
- Cook fillets on 380°f for 12-15 minutes. Make sure chicken internal temp reaches 165°f
- Flip fillets and cook for 3-5 to crisp breading.
- Let fillets rest and cook.
- Mix water and pancake mix to create waffle batter. Using waffle iron, pour batter and cook. Make sure batter is evenly dispersed.1 1/2 cups of water,2 1/2 cups of waffle mix
- Assemble the fillets between two waffle squares, coat with warm syrup and devour!
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