Fried Chicken and Waffle Wings with Bourbon Maple Syrup

Chicken & Waffle Wings with Bourbon Maple Syrup

This dish brings the sweet and savory combination of fried chicken and waffles into one bite. The first rubbed with a spice mixture then the wings are dipped in buttermilk and then dredged in ground waffles before they are fried to a golden brown and then drizzled with bourbon maple syrup.

 They may look like your average wings but the waffle bits crisp up and form a crunchy outer shell that keeps the meat tender and juicy. The boozy maple syrup gives it a rich flavor while the rub gives it just a hint of spice. I would eat these for just about every meal if I could.

Chicken & Waffle Wings with Bourbon Maple Syrup

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Prep Time 1 hr

Cook Time 40 mins

Serves 6

US Customary - Metric

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cups maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• vegetable oil, as needed, for frying
• 4 medium waffles, made fresh or frozen
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 ½ cups cornstarch

Instructions:

• Split the wings at the joint into wingettes and drumsticks, then discard the wing tips or use for stock. In a small bowl whisk together the paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, ancho chili powder, salt and pepper.
• Rub the wings thoroughly with the spice mix and arrange the chicken in a container or on a platter, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the maple syrup, bourbon and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes. Let cool and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (180ºC). In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade, finely grind the waffles. Add the buttermilk to a medium bowl and in another medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and ground waffles.
• A few wings at a time, dip in the buttermilk mixture then in the cornstarch and waffle mixture. Fry, turning once, until the wings are deep golden brown and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the wings to paper towels to drain while frying the remaining wings.
• Once all of the wings have been fried, arrange them on a platter and drizzle the maple syrup mixture over the top. Serve immediately.

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