Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles (65g Protein)
These air fryer chicken and waffles pair crispy gluten-free chicken tenders with fluffy protein waffles for a sweet-and-savory brunch with 65g of protein, ready in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 564kcal
Ingredients
CHICKEN
- ¾ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 450 g chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup gluten-free flour
- 2 eggs
- Cooking spray
WAFFLES
- 1 ½ cups PEScience Protein Waffle Mix use code BAILEY to save $$ on all products
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix together your gluten-free bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk them up. This egg wash is what will help the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken, so don’t skip this step! And in a third bowl add the gluten-free flour.
- Take each chicken tender, dip it in the gluten-free flour, then the egg wash, then coat it in your gluten-free breadcrumb mixture. Make sure it’s fully covered because we want that crunch all over.
- Set your air fryer to 375 degrees F and let it preheat for about 3 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then place the chicken tenders in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Don’t overcrowd them. Spray the tops of the tenders with a little more oil for extra crispiness.
- Cook the tenders at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. When they are golden and crispy and have reached an internal temp of 165°F, they’re done! If you like them extra crispy (who doesn’t?), add an extra minute or two.
- While chicken is cooking, prep the Waffle Mix. Combine the waffle mix, eggs and water in a medium bowl. Cook waffles in a waffle maker until golden brown.
- Assemble the chicken and waffles and serve with maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
No Waffle Mix – Make your own from scratch with my easy Protein Waffles recipe, or just swap for your favorite frozen waffles.
Storage – Store the chicken and waffles separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 5-7 minutes or until crisp, or put the waffles in the toaster. The waffles also freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g