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Red Velvet Waffles and Chicken

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September 23, 2020 by Tamara J. 10 Comments

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Red Velvet Waffles and Chicken are a savory sweet combination of fluffy and sweet waffles, paired with perfectly seasoned fried chicken. A delicious treat to complete your breakfast, brunch, or any meal!

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chicken and waffles

First things first, chicken and waffles go together okay!? Seriously though, they are truly a special combination. No need to get into the nitty-gritty as to WHY this dynamic duo works, just trust that it does! If you've never tried it, please do so immediately!

There's something special about that crispy fried piece of chicken, and that fluffy waffle. Then add some sweetness from the syrup- it's truly a match made in heaven. Once we tried this combo at a Southern soul food spot, I knew it had to be recreated at home!

chicken and waffles

Traditionally, red velvet anything is essentially chocolate flavoring, with red food coloring. Seems bizzaar, but there is a sense of romance, or nostalgia tied into the red color of the chocolate cake, or in this case, waffle.

chicken and waffles

For these red velvet waffles and chicken, I suggest prepping and starting the chicken first. While the chicken is cooking, start preparing the waffles. This will ensure that everything finishes cooking around the same time. 

Gather ingredients for the chicken: 

  • 8-10 Chicken wings, split into drums and flats if desired
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

SEASONING/ BREADING

  • All purpose flour
  • Seasoning salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Black pepper
chicken and waffles

There are two methods that I use for making chicken wings.

One of the more popular methods with chicken and waffles is to fry the chicken. However, when we want to be  a little more healthy, I bake my chicken wings, and they are just as crispy and delicious! Both methods are detailed below. 

To fry the chicken: 

  1. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat (or use a deep fryer). In the meantime, season chicken liberally with all of the seasonings, ensuring to coat evenly.
  2. Toss the wings in flour mixture to coat evenly. Gently place the wings in hot oil careful not to overcrowd pan.
  3. Fry wings on each side for 7 minutes, remove them and drain on a rack or paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  4. Let the wings sit for 5 minutes for breading to settle. 
chicken and waffles

To oven bake the chicken: 

  1. Set oven to 375 degrees. Spray a broiler pan (find one here on Amazon), with non-stick cooking spray. 
  2. Season chicken liberally with the seasonings mentioned above. 
  3. Place chicken on broiler pan at least ½ apart from each other (as to not overcrowd the pan). 
  4. Place the pan in the oven. Cook chicken for 20 minutes, remove it and flip each piece. Cook the chicken for an additional 10 minutes. 
  5. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving. 
chicken and waffles

How to make Red Velvet Waffles: 

We like to keep things simple around here, so use a pre-made pancake and waffle mix. Of course they can be made from scratch, but I promise the pre-made mix is just as delicious.

Mix the waffles according to the package instructions. Most pre-made mixes will call for the addition of an egg, and vegetable oil. 

chicken and waffles
chicken and waffles
chicken and waffles

Cocao powder and red food coloring are the special addition that help achieve the red velvet flavor. Add a drop of vanilla extract (about ⅛ teaspoon), for another layer of flavor. 

Once the waffles are done, serve them with the chicken and dust use a fine mesh strainer to dust the powdered sugar over them. Serve the waffles and chicken with your favorite syrup warmed up. 

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chicken and waffles

Red Velvet Waffles and Chicken

Red Velvet Waffles and Chicken are a savory sweet combination of fluffy and sweet waffles, paired with perfectly seasoned fried chicken. A delicious treat to complete your breakfast, brunch, or any meal!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and waffles, waffles
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 1119kcal
Author: Tamara J.

Ingredients

  • Waffles
  • 4 cups Waffle mix any brand
  • 2 medium Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Cocao powder
  • 2 tablespoons Red food coloring
  • ⅛ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Chicken

  • 8-10 Chicken wings split into drums and flats if desired
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
  • SEASONING/ BREADING
  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon Seasoning salt
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Black pepper

Instructions

Chicken:

  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. In the meantime, season chicken liberally with all of the seasonings, ensuring to coat evenly.
  • Toss wings in flour mixture to coat evenly. Gently place wings in hot oil careful not to overcrowd pan.t.
  • Fry the wings on each side for 7 minutes, remove and drain on a rack or paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • Let the wings sit for 5 minutes for breading to settle.

Waffles:

  • Combine waffle mix according to package instructions. Add egg, cocoa powder, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix well.
  • Cook waffles in the waffle maker. Sprinkle the waffles with powder sugar.
  • Eat the red velvet waffles with syrup and fried chicken.

Notes

See another method for oven baking the chicken in the post above.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1119kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 83g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 67g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1988mg | Fiber: 2g
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  1. Jazz says

    June 10, 2020 at 5:10 am

    This recipe is perfect for an impressive brunch at home!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      June 10, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  2. Christy Hoover says

    May 27, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    My family is full of red velvet lovers. Boy wait until they try this. They will love me for life.

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      June 03, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      They sure will!

      Reply
  3. Katrina Adams says

    May 22, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    I can’t wait to try both recipes!! One of my favorite combinations!!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      May 25, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      Absolutely! You will enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Desirée says

    May 22, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    These red velvet waffles were a HIT! Thank you!!!!

    Reply
  5. Chenée says

    May 21, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a creative combination, and SO delicious!

    Reply
  6. Marta says

    May 21, 2020 at 2:26 am

    My son is going to flip when he finds out I'm making red velvet waffles! They're his favorite!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      May 22, 2020 at 12:09 am

      Awww! Yes, the kiddos LOVE them!

      Reply

HEY, Y'ALL!

I'm Tamara! I'm a Southern girl who has cooking in her blood. A wife and busy mom of four awesome kids. I love sharing fun family ideas, money saving life hacks, and have a variety of fool-proof family-friendly recipes for the family on the go. Learn more about Tamara


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