Irresistible 30-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Chicken and Waffle Bites
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Crispy garlic chicken and waffle bites made in an air fryer for a quick and delicious meal.
- Author: Cannedmany
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup waffle mix
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Prepare waffle mix with water and melted butter.
- Pour waffle batter into the air fryer in small rounds.
- Cook for 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve chicken and waffle bites together, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Use pre-made waffles if short on time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg