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Sweet Potato Cornbread Waffles with Chipotle Lime Wings
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Sweet Potato Cornbread Waffles with Chipotle Lime Wings

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken wings (fresh, separated into flats and drumettes)Meat1 kg
  • yellow mustard (as binder)Pantry60 g
  • cornstarchPantry60 g
  • lime pepper seasoning (plus extra for garnish)Spices12 g
  • garlic powder (divided between wings and glaze)Spices8 g
  • onion powderSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices4 g
  • chipotle powderSpices4 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
  • chipotle peppers in adobo (puréed)Pantry80 g
  • tequilaBeverages60 ml
  • gochujangPantry30 g
  • honey (or simple syrup)Pantry60 ml
  • brown sugarPantry40 g
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Produce45 ml
  • buttermilk pancake mixBakery180 g
  • self-rising cornmealGrains70 g
  • sweet potato (cooked and puréed)Produce250 g
  • whole milkDairy240 ml
  • ground cinnamonSpices3 g
  • ground nutmegSpices2 g
  • unsalted butter (melted)Dairy60 g
  • eggDairy2 pieces
  • maple syrup (or pecan syrup, for serving)Pantry120 ml
  • pecans (chopped)Nuts & seeds40 g
  • white chocolate syrup (for drizzling)Pantry60 ml

per serving

Nutrition

819kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
44 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Deep fryer
  • waffle iron
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the wings

    • Coat the chicken wings with the yellow mustard and cornstarch.
    • Season with lime pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and chipotle powder.
    • Set the wings aside.
    Step 1
  2. Make the sweet potato cornbread waffle batter

    • Combine the buttermilk pancake mix and self-rising cornmeal.
    • Add the sweet potato purée, whole milk, cinnamon and nutmeg.
    • Stir in the melted unsalted butter and the eggs, then whisk everything together.
    Step 2
  3. Fry the wings

    • Heat the vegetable oil for frying.
    • Fry the wings until perfectly golden brown.
    Step 3
  4. Simmer the chipotle lime tequila glaze

    • Add the puréed chipotle peppers in adobo, tequila, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, lime juice and garlic powder to a saucepan.
    • Simmer for a few minutes.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the waffles

    • Pour the waffle batter into the waffle iron.
    • Cook until the waffle iron indicates it is ready.
    Step 5
  6. Glaze the wings

    • Toss the fried wings in the chipotle lime sauce.
    • Sprinkle lime pepper over the top.
    Step 6
  7. Plate and serve

    • Plate the waffles with the glazed wings.
    • Top with chopped pecans and white chocolate syrup.
    • Serve with maple syrup.
    Step 7