Mini Chicken Waffles: A Delicious Bite-Sized Treat!
Mini Chicken Waffles are a delightful bite-sized treat that combines crispy chicken and fluffy waffles, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying and Waffle Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Coat chicken tenders in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry chicken tenders until golden brown.
- Use a mini waffle maker to cook the waffle batter until golden.
- Assemble by placing a piece of chicken on top of each waffle.
- Serve warm with syrup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
- Serve with a side of honey or maple syrup for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles with chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg