Elevate your brunch game with this irresistible Chicken and Waffle Sandwich. Crispy, golden waffles embrace juicy, air-fried chicken for a symphony of sweet and savory flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect weekend indulgence!

Follow The Directions

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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. (5 minutes)

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In a separate bowl, beat together warm milk, eggs, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the shredded Cheddar cheese. (5 minutes)

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Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Place the frozen breaded chicken fillets in the preheated air fryer and cook for 7 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. (13 minutes)

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While the chicken is cooking, preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. (2 minutes)

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Ladle approximately 3 tablespoons of waffle batter onto the hot waffle iron. Cook until the waffle is golden brown and the iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes. Transfer the waffle to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) oven. Repeat with the remaining batter. (20 minutes)

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Once all the waffles and chicken are cooked, assemble your sandwiches. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce to the waffle batter.
Serve with maple syrup, hot sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Store leftover waffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or waffle iron for best results.
If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.