# What You’ll Need:
→ Spicy Fried Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1 cup crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos or spicy corn chips
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ Biscuit Waffles
11 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
12 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
16 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
17 - 1 cup cold buttermilk
18 - 2 large eggs
→ For Serving
19 - 2 tablespoons honey
20 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce (mix with honey, optional)
21 - Chopped chives or green onions (optional)
# How-To:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Submerge chicken thighs, ensuring even coating. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight for enhanced flavor.
02 - In a second bowl, blend flour, crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until mixture is uniform.
03 - Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Press each thigh firmly into flour mixture to achieve a thick, even coating.
04 - Add vegetable oil to a deep skillet, filling to a depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 350°F. Carefully fry chicken in small batches for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning until evenly golden and interior temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer fried chicken to paper towels to drain.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter using pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
06 - Separately, whisk together cold buttermilk and eggs. Pour into dry mixture and gently stir until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
07 - Preheat and lightly grease waffle iron. Spoon batter onto iron and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until waffles are golden and fully cooked. Repeat with remaining mixture.
08 - On each serving plate, place a hot biscuit waffle. Top with fried chicken thigh and drizzle honey or honey-hot sauce over. Garnish with chives or green onions if desired. Serve immediately.
