My Dad’s Famous Fried Chicken and Waffles

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content.

Let chicken wings sit out before frying.

In a deep cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil for frying.

Season chicken wings with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.

Coat chicken wings in chicken bread.

Fry chicken wings in the cast iron skillet until crispy.

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Equipment Needed

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