Savory waffles are having a moment. It’s not a totally new concept, of course: In the South, fried chicken has long been paired with waffles. Here we’re crazy-cool Asian and Indian riffs on this favorite combination, as well as waffles spiked with savory ingredients like cheese, smoked salmon, and sausage. The result is both unexpected and familiar, and totally deserves to be at the center of the dinner plate.
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RecipeCheddar-Sausage Waffles
Though these savory waffles are perfect for a holiday brunch, they also make a fun, change-of-pace weeknight dinner.
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RecipeCardamom Waffles with Keralan Fried Chicken
Atlanta chef Asha Gomez's fragrant, crunchy fried chicken brilliantly connects the dots between her culinary past (growing up in the Kerala region of India) and present. It's marinated overnight in an emerald-green purée of buttermilk, herbs, and spices before breading and frying. The accompanying waffle is topped with spice-infused maple syrup and flash-fried curry leaves.
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RecipeCornmeal-Chipotle-Cheddar Waffles with Eggs and Chorizo
麦片和savory-sw一点危机eetspicy-smoky flavor, these waffles are bona fide winners. Delicious with a fried egg and chorizo on top, they’re also good as an accompaniment to a bowl of chili.
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RecipeSmoked Salmon Waffles with Scallion Cream Cheese
If you like the classic combo of lox, bagel, and cream cheese, you’ll love these waffles. The contrast of the crisp waffle and the silken salmon on top is pure delight.
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RecipeBeer-Batter Chicken and Waffles
Popular in the southern United States but with a following all across the country, fried chicken served with waffles is an addictive, comforting classic. In this version, hefeweizen, a golden-hued wheat beer, adds flavor and lift to the waffles and to the fried chicken’s crisp, golden crust. If you can’t find it, try using a golden lager.
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RecipeBuckwheat Bacon Waffles
Buckwheat and whole wheat flours give these waffles a nutty flavor, while bacon adds a smoky, salty crunch. Look for buckwheat flour in well-stocked supermarkets.
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RecipeGinger-Sesame Waffles with Indonesian Fried Chicken
Want to wow guests at dinner? Make this. It’s wild and wonderful with flavors and textures that get better with every bite.
