Fried Chicken & Waffles With Maple Butter Hot Sauce
🍗 Chicken & Waffles with Maple Butter Hot Sauce
A crispy, sweet, and spicy dinner that feels like brunch decided to dress up and show off.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Serves: 2–4
đź›’ Ingredients
For the Chicken
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2 split chicken breasts (bone-in or boneless)
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1 egg, beaten
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AGD Chicken Coater (available at Powell’s!)
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Cooking spray (like Pam)
For the Waffles
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Pearl Milling Company Pancake Mix
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Water, oil, and egg (follow waffle recipe on box)
For the Maple Butter Hot Sauce
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4 tbsp butter
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½ cup pearl millingmaple syrup
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1 tsp chili powder (or more if you’re feeling fiery 🔥)
🧑‍🍳 Instructions
1.
Prep the Chicken
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Preheat your air fryer to 390°F.
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Pat chicken dry and dip each piece in beaten egg.
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Dredge generously in AGD Chicken Coater. Make sure it’s evenly coated—like it’s going to a crispy prom.
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Lightly spray each piece with Pam or another cooking spray.
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Air fry for 25–30 minutes. Cook until internal temp hits 165°F.
⚠️ Pro Tip: Bone-in breasts might take closer to 30 minutes. When in doubt, thermometer it out.
2.
Make the Waffles
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Follow the waffle instructions on the Pearl Milling box (not the pancake ones, unless you like floppy waffles… and no one wants floppy waffles).
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Preheat waffle iron, pour in the batter, and cook until golden and crisp.
3.
Whip Up the Sauce
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Stir in maple syrup and chili powder.
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Let it bubble for a minute or two, then remove from heat.
🌶️ Want more kick? Add more chili powder or even a dash of cayenne.
🍽️ Assemble & Serve
Stack waffle → place crispy chicken breast on top → drizzle (or drench) with maple butter hot sauce