Chicken And Waffles Recipe Air Fryer

by Live to Cook

Chicken and waffles is a classic comfort food dish that combines the savory goodness of fried chicken with the sweet and fluffy waffles. This recipe puts a modern twist on the traditional dish by using an air fryer to cook the chicken, resulting in a crispy and flavorful coating without all the extra oil. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your cravings!

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a bit of heat)
2 eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Non-stick cooking spray
4 waffles, homemade or store-bought
Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions: How to Cook Chicken And Waffles Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken breasts, making sure they are fully coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
In a separate shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In another dish, combine the flour and panko breadcrumbs.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour and breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. Place the breaded chicken breasts in the basket, making sure they are not touching. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray.
Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
While the chicken is cooking, toast the waffles according to package instructions or make homemade waffles.
Serve the crispy air-fried chicken on top of the warm waffles and drizzle with maple syrup. Enjoy your delicious chicken and waffles!