Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles (30 Minutes!)

Chicken must achieve an internal temperature of 165 degrees. To verify your chicken is completely cooked, utilize a meat thermometer to probe the thickest portion of the chicken. If using bone-in chicken, ensure the thermometer does not touch the bone, as this may provide an inaccurate reading.

Air frying differs from other cooking techniques. Mist the chicken with cooking oil; this will assist in developing a golden brown crust. You may need to apply oil multiple times throughout the cooking process to achieve a golden and crispy exterior.

It is advised against using cooking spray in the air fryer. The spray can damage the enamel on the air fryer basket. It is advisable to purchase an oil mister to fill with oil and mist the food or trays that you are cooking.

Definitely! This air fryer chicken and waffles recipe is just as effective without buttermilk. For the waffle batter, simply substitute regular milk in place of buttermilk—the waffles will still be fluffy and scrumptious. If you wish to create a buttermilk alternative for a tangier taste, combine 1 cup of whole milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before use. Plain Greek yogurt thinly mixed with a bit of milk also works for a similar result. The chicken’s coating does not need buttermilk at all, making this an incredibly simple chicken and waffles recipe utilizing basic, everyday ingredients.