Crispy Waffle Sandwich Recipe
our hand-battered crispy chicken tenders, bacon, melted cheddar and chipotle, served in between a belgian waffle and served with fries
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Ingredients
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Crispy Chicken Tenders
Waffles
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Crispy Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Batter the Chicken
Dip each chicken tender into the buttermilk, then into the flour mixture, coating well. Repeat for all tenders.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken tenders in batches until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Waffles
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 5
- 6
Make the Batter
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Cook the Waffles
Preheat a waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
On one waffle, layer crispy chicken tenders, cooked bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and drizzle with chipotle sauce. Top with another waffle.
- 10
Serve with Fries
Serve the waffle sandwich with a side of fries.