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Pour peanut oil into a medium pot until about 2 inches deep. Heat over medium-high to 350F.
Sprinkle the chicken tenders all over with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
Prepare your dredging station: in a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, beat eggs vigorously until smooth.
Dip one tender in the egg, letting excess drip off. Press into the flour mixture to coat all sides. Repeat with all tenders.
Carefully lower 3 to 4 tenders at a time into the hot oil. Fry 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and 165F internal.
Transfer fried tenders to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining tenders.
In a large bowl, whisk Frank's RedHot with melted butter until glossy.
Add the warm tenders to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
Place 1 to 2 saucy tenders on each warm waffle. Drizzle with maple syrup, sprinkle with chives or scallions, and serve immediately.
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Pull the chicken out of the fridge 15 to 20 minutes before frying so it doesn't crash the oil temperature.
For mild heat, use half hot sauce and half melted butter.
Air-fry option: 400F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping once, spritzing with oil first.
Store chicken and waffles separately. Refrigerate chicken up to 3 days; reheat on a wire rack at 400F for 8-10 minutes. Freeze un-sauced chicken up to 2 months.
Can I make this dish less spicy?
For mild heat, use half hot sauce and half melted butter.
How do I store leftovers?
Store chicken and waffles separately. Refrigerate chicken up to 3 days; reheat on a wire rack at 400F for 8-10 minutes. Freeze un-sauced chicken up to 2 months.
Can I air-fry the chicken?
Yes, air-fry at 400F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping once, spritzing with oil first.
What should I do if the oil temperature drops?
Pull the chicken out of the fridge 15 to 20 minutes before frying so it doesn't crash the oil temperature.
What type of waffles should I use?
Use warm waffles of your choice, such as homemade or store-bought.
