Melba Wilson's Southern Fried Chicken and Eggnog Waffles Recipe | Cook the Book

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Ingredients (27)

  • For the chicken:
  • 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown mustard
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Sazonador seasoning
  • For the eggnog waffles:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups eggnog
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • Cooking spray, for the waffle iron
  • Strawberry Butter (recipe follows), for serving
  • Maple syrup, for serving
  • Strawberry Butter:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • 4 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 3/4 cup)
  • A few drops of grenadine syrup

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