Mac-n-cheese Waffles With Asheville Hot Fried Chicken Recipe
mac-n-cheese waffle, spicy fried chicken*, house-made garlic buttermilk ranch, pickles, chives
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Ingredients
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Mac-n-Cheese Waffles
Asheville Hot Fried Chicken
Garlic Buttermilk Ranch
Garnish
Method
Mac-n-Cheese Waffles
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot, boil water and cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Prepare Waffle Batter
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, and flour. Fold in the cheese and macaroni mixture. Add baking powder and mix until combined.
- 4
Cook Waffles
Preheat the waffle iron and spray with non-stick spray. Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Asheville Hot Fried Chicken
- 5
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).
- 6
Prepare Flour Mixture
In a large bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Fry Chicken
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture. Fry chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Garlic Buttermilk Ranch
- 8
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic, chives, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
Assembly
- 9
Assemble the Dish
Place a mac-n-cheese waffle on a plate, top with a piece of fried chicken, drizzle with garlic buttermilk ranch, and garnish with pickles and extra chives.
