Nashville Hot Chicken Stuffed Waffles
Get ready for the Nashville Hot Chicken Stuffed Waffles—a crispy, sweet, and spicy mashup that will absolutely blow your mind!
This recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and heat. We take perfectly seasoned, extra-crispy hot chicken, drench it in that iconic, spicy-sweet Nashville oil, and then tuck it inside a golden, tender waffle. It’s a pocket of incredible flavor and texture! The slight sweetness of the waffle perfectly balances the fiery cayenne kick, creating a truly addictive dish.
Whether you’re hosting a brunch, looking for the ultimate game-day appetizer, or just want to truly treat yourself for dinner, this recipe delivers on every level. Forget the fork and knife—this is a hand-held flavor explosion!
Ready to combine two of the best comfort foods into one incredible bite? Head to the full post to grab the recipe and start stuffing your waffles today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders or boneless thighs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- oil for frying (vegetable or peanut)
Nashville Hot Oil
- 1/4 cup frying oil (reserved after cooking chicken)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- pinch of salt
For the Slaw
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- salt + pepper to taste
For the Waffles
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- optional: 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or hot honey swirl in batter
Honey Butter Drizzle (Optional but amazing):
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp honey
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken
- Mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge for best flavor).
- Make the Slaw
- Mix cabbage, carrot, mayo, vinegar and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Chill while preparing the rest of the meal.
- Fry the Chicken
- Heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix flour, cornstarch and seasonings in a shallow bowl.
- Dredge marinated chicken in flour mix and fry until crispy and golden, about 4-5 minutes. Check temperature for 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Drain on a rack or paper towel.
- Make the Nashville Hot Oil
- In a small bowl, mix cayenne, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika and salt.
- Carefully whisk in 1/4 cupt of the hot frying oil. Brush or spoon over each of the fried chicken pieces.
- Make the Waffles
- Preheat your waffle iron (ideally a round one for taco-style folds).
- Whisk all waffle ingredients together until smooth.
- Cook waffles until golden and just flexible enough to fold (not too crisp if you want to fold them taco-style. Keep warm.
- Assemble
- Start with a waffle and fold each like a taco. Add slaw, a piece or two of hot chicken and a drizzle of honey butter
- Optional: Top with sliced pickles, extra slaw or shredded cheese.
Keywords: Chicken, Main Dish, Dinner, Waffles, Nashville, Hot Chicken
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