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Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles

Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles (2 Ways: From Scratch or Frozen)

4.67 from 15 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Learn how to make Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles two ways—either from scratch or using frozen ingredients. Quick, easy, and perfectly crispy every time!

Ingredients 

Buttermilk Brine:

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
  • 2-3 tablespons hot sauce, optional

Flour Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Ingredients Needed For Homemade Air Fryer Waffles

  • 2 cups Waffle Batter

Ingredients For the Mix–Per your mix, every box is different

Ingredients Needed For Frozen Air Fryer Waffles

  • 1 package frozen waffles

Ingredients Needed For Chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken, thighs or legs

Instructions

How to Prepare Fried Chicken:

  • In a small bowl, mix all of the spices.
  • Add the olive oil into the spice mixture.
  • Use your hands and rub the spices and olive oil into the chicken.
  • In another small mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. (about a teaspoon each)
  • Then in another mixing bowl, add the eggs, hot sauce, water, and buttermilk. Mix well.
  • Dredge the chicken into the flour mixture, use your hands to really coat the chicken.
  • Then shake the excess off.
  • Soak the chicken in the buttermilk mixture.
  • Then recoat it in the flour mixture
  • Spray your basket with olive oil spray.
  • As you coat the chicken for the second time, place it in the air fryer basket.
  • Then GENEROUSLY spray the chicken with olive oil (this helps it crisp up)
  • Set the temperature to 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

How to Prepare Air Fryer Homemade Waffles

  • Start by making your waffle mix, as directed on the box.
  • Then spray your mold with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
  • Fill your mold (I found it easier after my 1st batch) to put the mold directly on the baking sheet, so it wouldn’t spill while moving it.
  • Put the tray into the air fryer oven, and set the temperature to 330 degrees F for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, check and add about 3-4 minutes more.

How to Prepare Air Fryer Homemade Waffles

  • Start by placing your frozen waffles into the air fryer.
  • Use a pastry brush and spread the melted butter over the frozen waffles.
  • Set them into the air fryer and set the temperature to 350 degrees for 4-6 minutes. (air fryer setting)
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

To make frozen chicken for this recipe, preheat your air fryer to 400°F and arrange the frozen chicken pieces in a single layer in the basket. Cook for 18–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is crispy on the outside and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1291mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1131IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 6mg