09/24/2026
Chicken and Waffles 🍗
This Southern-style favorite pairs craggy buttermilk fried chicken with crisp, fluffy homemade waffles, warm butter, and maple syrup for an irresistible sweet-savory family-table meal.
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🛒 INGREDIENTS
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 🍗
2 cups buttermilk 🥛
2 tablespoons hot sauce 🌶️
2 teaspoons kosher salt 🧂
1 teaspoon black pepper ⚫
1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
1 teaspoon onion powder 🧅
1 teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 🌶️
2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1/2 cup cornstarch 🌽
1 teaspoon kosher salt 🧂
1 teaspoon black pepper ⚫
1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
6 cups vegetable or peanut oil, for frying 🫗
2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
2 tablespoons granulated sugar 🍚
1 tablespoon baking powder 🥄
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 🧂
2 large eggs 🥚
1 3/4 cups buttermilk 🥛
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 🧈
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
1 cup pure maple syrup 🍁
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, for serving 🧈