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Red velvet chicken and waffles are what your sweet and savory breakfast dreams are made of. They’re delicious, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make!
Enjoy a diner-style breakfast at home with this chicken and red velvet waffles recipe!
Imagine starting the day with a plate of fluffy buttermilk red velvet waffles topped with crispy, beautifully seasoned chicken, all finished with a drizzle of sweet, sticky syrup.
The best part is how easy and budget-friendly this recipe is with chicken wings and boxed waffle mix!
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Why You’ll Love This Red Velvet Chicken and Waffles Recipe
- This fried chicken and waffles recipe is anything but boring, yet totally doable! Sweet buttermilk red velvet waffles make the perfect base for crispy wings.
- The fluffy waffles and crispy fried chicken wings are easy to make from scratch. Just grab your favorite waffle mix and check your pantry for the chicken coating.
- With their eye-catching pink color, these red velvet waffles and chicken are great for any occasion, whether it’s Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, or a last-minute brunch gathering with loved ones.
Ingredients
Red Velvet Waffles:
Pancake/waffle mix – You can, of course, make your waffle batter from scratch, but this chicken and red velvet waffle breakfast set is all about cutting out the guesswork and keeping it simple.
Eggs– For structure.
Cocoa powder and red food coloring – These are the essential ingredients to make the red velvet waffles in this fried chicken waffle meal. And don’t worry. The cocoa powder won’t give an overpowering chocolate flavor!
Vanilla extract – For depth.
Maple syrup – A little sweet touch to bring our red velvet waffles with chicken together. You can also add some melted butter.
Fried Chicken:
Vegetable oil – For frying the chicken pieces.
Chicken wings – We went with wings, so they’ll be easy to cook. These red velvet chicken and waffles are doable, even on a busy morning!
All-purpose flour – Our wings for this fried chicken and waffles brunch meal use very simple ingredients. No need to soak them! We’ll just dredge them in flour.
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika– Basic seasonings and spices to give our chicken that little extra punch. Feel free to experiment and add your own twist! Red pepper flakes would be a great addition to the sweet-salty dish.
Ingredient Substitutions For Chicken and Red Velvet Waffles
Chicken breast
Skip the bones and use chicken breasts for red velvet chicken and waffles. Slice them into tenders for a breakfast that’s easy to eat on the go.
Belgian waffles
If you prefer light, airy Belgian waffles, go ahead and use them in this fried chicken and waffles breakfast recipe instead of buttermilk waffles!
Honey sriracha
Want to punch up your chicken waffles brunch? Use sriracha honey instead of maple syrup! Just mix hot sauce and honey.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Plan Your Prep
Start with your chicken. That way, you can prepare the waffles while the wings are cooking, and everything finishes around the same time.
Bake Your Chicken
You can also bake your wings on a wire rack set on a foil-lined baking sheet at 450°F for 30 minutes. Flip and bake for another 20 minutes to achieve beautifully crispy chicken without deep-frying.
Make it Vegan
Want a vegan version? Try these recipes for vegan waffles and fried chicken! You can tweak the waffle recipe to make red velvet waffles.
Red Velvet Waffles and Chicken Recipe FAQs
Are red velvet waffles considered chocolate waffles?
Not really! Red velvet waffles do have a little cocoa powder, so you’ll get a mild chocolate flavor compared to the more pronounced chocolate flavor of chocolate waffles.
What sauce do you eat with chicken and waffles?
You can’t go wrong with maple syrup, but you might also enjoy your red velvet waffles and chicken with a richer topping, such as cream cheese glaze or, for a more savory option, chicken gravy.
Do you put syrup on chicken and waffles?
Absolutely! Syrup adds sweetness and moisture that really bring the dish to life. Alternatively, a dusting of powdered sugar does the trick.
Can you make red velvet chicken and waffles ahead of time and reheat?
Yes. Store the chicken and waffles in separate airtight containers, and don’t add the syrup topping yet. You can keep the chicken wings in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes until they’re crispy again. As for the waffles, keep them in the fridge for up to 7 days and reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes.
Can you freeze chicken and red velvet waffles?
Yes, as long as they haven’t been soaked in syrup. Store them separately in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Red Velvet Chicken and Waffles
Ingredients
For the red velvet waffles:
- 4 cups waffle mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- Maple syrup for serving
For the fried chicken:
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 8 chicken wings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
Fried chicken:
- Heat your cooking oil over medium heat.
- Coat the chicken wings with the seasonings, then toss them in flour until evenly coated.
- Fry the wings in the hot oil, ensuring the skillet is not overcrowded to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the chicken wings for about 7 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer the fried wings to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
Red velvet waffles:
- Preheat the waffle iron.
- Prepare the waffle batter according to the box instructions, then add the eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Whisk until everything is well combined.
- Cook the waffles in the waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- To serve, top the waffles with fried chicken and drizzle with syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
- Start with your chicken. That way, you can prepare the waffles while the wings are cooking, and everything finishes around the same time.
- You can also bake your wings on a wire rack set on a foil-lined baking sheet at 450°F for 30 minutes. Flip and bake for another 20 minutes to achieve beautifully crispy chicken without deep-frying.
- Want a vegan version? Try these recipes for vegan waffles and fried chicken! You can tweak the waffle recipe to make red velvet waffles.
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