Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAndiamo Detroit RiverfrontButtermilk Fried Chicken Drumettes And Waffles Recipe

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Drumettes And Waffles Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Twice-dipped in sweet buttermilk and seasoned with flour, fried golden brown and crisp, served with fresh griddled waffles and maple syrup.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Drumettes

Waffles

Serving

Method

Chicken Drumettes

  1. 1

    Marinate Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the chicken drumettes and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large, deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Coat the Chicken

    Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Repeat for a second coating.

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully place the coated drumettes in the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Waffles

  1. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  2. 7

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

  3. 8

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

  4. 9

    Cook Waffles

    Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with non-stick spray. Pour the appropriate amount of batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve

    Serve the fried chicken drumettes hot, alongside freshly made waffles. Drizzle with maple syrup to taste.

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