Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup
Make Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup, an American breakfast recipe with Chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, Buttermilk, All-purpose flour. It has about 50 min, about 850 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup is an American breakfast recipe that takes about 50 min, makes 4 servings, has about 850 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonSouthern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks and/or thighs
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Waffle mix
- as per package Water or milk
- as per package Eggs
- as per package Melted butter or oil
- to taste Maple syrup
- to taste Hot sauce (optional)
How to make Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup
- For the Fried Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour buttermilk over them. Ensure chicken is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it's completely coated. Shake off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 6-8 minutes per side (12-16 minutes total), until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Adjust heat as needed to maintain oil temperature.
- Remove chicken from oil and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Keep warm in a low oven (around 200°F/95°C) while preparing waffles.
- For the Waffles: Prepare waffle batter according to package instructions for the waffle mix. (Typically involves mixing with water/milk, eggs, and oil/melted butter).
- Preheat your waffle iron. Lightly grease if necessary.
- Pour or spoon the recommended amount of batter onto the hot waffle iron. Close and cook according to manufacturer's instructions, until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve hot waffles immediately with the fried chicken, generously drizzled with maple syrup, and hot sauce if desired.
Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup FAQ
How do I make Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup?
Make Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup?
The main ingredients include Chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, Buttermilk, All-purpose flour, Cornstarch, Paprika. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup take?
This recipe takes about 50 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup?
Recipe Genius estimates about 850 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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