Cajun Fried Chicken and Waffles

Fried chicken and waffles are probably number one on my comfort food list.

I don’t know what it is about the two together, but one bite instantly transports me to a happy place. Since moving to LA, whenever I had a hankering for fried chicken and waffles I would always visit Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. In an interest of saving money, my friend kindly reminded me that I could just develop a recipe of my own, and so my Cajun Fried Chicken and Waffles were born.

I call these Cajun because I use Cajun seasoning in the breading mixture for the fried chicken. I like the spice/heat it gives the chicken, and I think it pairs really well with the sweetness of the waffle. You can make your own Cajun seasoning ( I like Emeril Lagasse’s recipe ) or store bought is just fine. For some additional spice, I also like to add hot sauce to my chicken marinade of buttermilk and eggs.

For the waffles I keep it simple. I don’t like them too sweet because I think the maple syrup makes it sweet enough. I like waffles that are fluffy and airy. To achieve this I separate the egg yolks from the whites and whip the whites till they are nice and frothy. This makes such a huge difference, and it’s one of my favorite ways to make waffles.

For me there’s nothing better than a slightly crispy and fluffy waffle that’s  topped with spicy, crunchy seasoned fried chicken.  Drizzle some maple syrup on top, and you’ve got the perfect bite! Enjoy the recipe below.

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Cajun Fried Chicken and Waffles

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Cajun Fried Chicken and waffles are the perfect bite! Crunchy, spicy seasoned fried chicken with a slightly sweet crispy and fluffy waffle.

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Ingredients

Chicken

• 8 chicken wings or drumsticks
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups All Purpose Flour
• ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Vegetable oil for frying

Waffles

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinammon
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1¾ cup milk
• 1½ tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix together buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg in a bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
2. In a separate plate, combine the flour, Panko crumbs, Cajun seasoning, seasoned salt, onion power, and garlic powder.
3. Pour about an inch of oil into a cast iron pan or a Dutch oven. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
4. Remove the chicken from buttermilk mixture and coat in flour mixture. Fry in oil for 10 to 12 minutes***, flipping over halfway through. I fry in batches four at a time to avoid overcrowding the pan and bringing down the temperature of the oil. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
5. To make the waffles, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
6. Separate eggs and place egg whites in a bowl. Mix the egg whites with a mixer until frothy. Add the egg yolks, vegetable oil, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Blend until mixed well. Pour into bowl with dry ingredients and stir until combined.
7. Make the waffles according to your waffle iron instructions.
8. Serve with maple syrup!

Notes

**Cook time of chicken may vary based on the size of the chicken pieces! Larger pieces will take longer to cook. My wings and drumsticks are usually done at about 10-12 minutes.