Summer Protein Power Air Fryer Chicken & Waffles
Enjoy a delicious and protein-packed chicken and waffles dish, perfectly crisped in your air fryer for a guilt-free summer treat!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Waffle Maker
- Shallow Dish
- Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Crispy Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into tenders
- ¾ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup gluten-free flour
- 2 large eggs for chicken coating
- Olive oil cooking spray
Protein Waffles
- 1 ½ cups protein waffle mix or your favorite homemade protein waffle recipe
- 2 large eggs for waffles
- 1 cup water
For Serving
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- First, grab a shallow dish and whisk together your gluten-free breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. This is your flavorful crispy coating!
- In another bowl, whisk the 2 eggs (for the chicken coating) for a quick dip. In a third bowl, put your gluten-free flour. You're setting up a little assembly line for super crispy chicken!
- Now, take each chicken tender. First, dredge it lightly in the gluten-free flour, then dip it into the whisked eggs, and finally, press it into your seasoned breadcrumb mix until fully coated. Get ready for that satisfying crunch!
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes while you finish prepping the chicken. A hot start ensures amazing crispness!
- Lightly spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer, making sure they have enough space – no crowding, please! Give them another light spray on top for extra golden crispiness.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping them gently halfway through. They're perfect when golden brown and wonderfully crispy. For an even crunchier bite, cook for an extra minute or two!
- While your chicken cooks, get your waffles ready! In a medium bowl, simply whisk together your protein waffle mix, the remaining 2 eggs, and water until just combined. Don't overmix – a few lumps are fine! Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Preheat your waffle maker and give it a light spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour the batter onto the hot waffle maker, filling it about an inch from the edges. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until your waffles are beautifully golden brown and delightfully crispy.
- Assemble your delicious, protein-packed chicken and waffles. Drizzle with a little maple syrup for that perfect sweet and savory balance, and enjoy this guilt-free summer treat!
Notes
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Nutrition Information per serving:
- Calories: 564kcal
- Total Carbs: 33g
- Net Carbs: 30g
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 65g
