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
- 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
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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