Spicy Chicken Waffle Tacos Recipe

Author:

Williams’ Master Chef

Updated:

2025-12-20
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Ignite your taste buds with these Spicy Chicken Waffle Tacos. Bold and fiery, these creations feature seasoned chicken wrapped in a golden waffle taco shell. Offering a mouthwatering fusion of heat and crunch, these spicy waffle tacos elevate the taco experience to a whole new level.

These spicy chicken waffle tacos serve crispy fried chicken seasoned with Williams Taco Seasoning in mini waffle shells with coleslaw and cilantro for a creative fusion of chicken and waffles with Southwest flair. The taco seasoning adds layers of spice while waffles provide a sweet base that balances all the bold flavors perfectly.

Cook Times

10 mins

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

6

Servings

Spicy Chicken Waffle Tacos Recipe Ingredients

  • 2 quarts Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 4 large Chicken breasts, cut into tenders
  • 3 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 pkg Williams Taco Seasoning
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 (12.3 oz) pkg Frozen waffles
  • Maple syrup, for garnish
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

How to make Spicy Chicken Waffle Tacos Recipe

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Heat Oil

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat to  375°F.

Prepare Breadcrumbs

Place breadcrumbs into one shallow bowl.

Mix Flour

Whisk together flour and Williams Taco Seasoning and place into a separate shallow bowl.

Whisk Eggs

Whisk together eggs and water in a third separate shallow bowl.

Dredge Chicken

Dredge chicken strips into the flour mixture, then into egg mixture, then into breadcrumbs.

Fry Chicken

Working in batches, place chicken strips into the hot oil until cooked completely and an internal temperature of 165°F has been reached, about 5 minutes.

Microwave Waffles

Meanwhile, microwave waffles until thawed, about 10-20 seconds.

Fold Waffles

Fold waffles in half to resemble taco shells and secure with toothpicks.

Bake Waffles

Place on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet and bake until waffles are toasted, about 3-5 minutes.

Top with Chicken

Top each waffle evenly with chicken strips.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with a drizzle of maple syrup and parsley.

Product Information

Nutrition Facts

About 6 servings per container

Serving size 2 tsp (6g)

Amount per serving

Calories20

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g3%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars1%
Protein 1g
Vit. D 0mcg 0%Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%Potas. 160mg 4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS: SPICES, ONION POWDER, SUGAR, YELLOW CORN MASA, SALT, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, Contains less than 2% of: GREEN BELL PEPPERS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID. MAY CONTAIN: WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, SESAME

Contains Bioengineered Ingredients.

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