Buffalo Chicken Chaffles bring together the bold heat of buffalo wings and the crispy-cheesy magic of a low-carb waffle. Quick, satisfying, and made with pantry-friendly ingredients, these are the perfect high-protein fix when you want something fast but flavorful.
Fans of buffalo wings will love these Buffalo Chicken Chaffles. There is just enough of the hot sauce flavor to satisfy, and the cheese that gets crisp on the outside of the waffle is crazy delicious! The best part they are only 1 net carb for 2 waffles!
This recipe was inspired by my craving for something spicy, crispy, and cheesy—without the mess of frying wings. Think Spicy Chicken Wing meets Low carb Chaffles—a match made in low-carb heaven!
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Why You'll Love Buffalo Chicken Chaffles
Quick & Easy – Ready in under 10 minutes with minimal prep.
Low Carb & Keto-Friendly – No flour, no problem!
Great for Leftovers – A smart way to use up canned or leftover chicken.
Buffalo Flavor Fix – All the spicy tang you crave in a crispy, cheesy bite.
Chaffle Ingredients
Cooked chicken: use leftover Rotisserie Chicken, or canned chicken.
Large eggs: eggs are an important part of the chaffle recipe, they are the magic behind the chaffle.
Part-skim mozzarella cheese: using preshredded cheese is preferable to shredding your own block as there is a touch of starch added to prevent caking.
Hot sauce: use your favorite. I love Frank's hot sauce.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Chaffles
By following the few simple steps below and less than 10 minutes, you can have a satisfying, delicious meal!
Whisk egg
Whisk the egg in a small mixing bowl until well combined.Step 1 text
Stir
Stir in the chicken, mozzarella cheese, and hot sauce.
Transfer
Transfer ½ of the mixture to the mini waffle iron.
Cook
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until chaffle is golden brown and crispy around the edges.
Hint: For the perfect sized chaffle, use this mini dash waffle maker (affiliate link).
Substitutions
Cheese – Substitute Colby Jack or cheddar for mozzarella.
Hot Sauce – If buffalo sauce isn’t your thing, try sriracha or a milder hot sauce.
Egg substitute - use ¼ cup liquid egg substitute for the large egg.
Recipe Variations
Bacon Boost – Stir in cooked crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
Ranch Style – Mix in a spoonful of ranch dressing and serve with ranch drizzle.
Extra Cheesy – Add more cheese on top and broil for 2 minutes after cooking.
Jalapeño Kick – Add diced jalapeños for more spice and crunch.
Top Tips
If using canned chicken, drain well and pat dry before mixing.
Spray your waffle maker with oil spray before each batch for easier removal.
Don’t overfill the waffle maker— divide batter in half for 2 chaffles.
Serving Suggestions
Cut into wedges for a party appetizer or game day snack.
Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese crumbles, ranch or chipotle dressing.
Stack with lettuce, tomato, and extra buffalo sauce for a spicy sandwich.
Top with a fried egg for a breakfast twist.
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📖 Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Chaffle
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
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Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese , optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro , optional
Instructions
- Whisk the egg in a small mixing bowl until well combined.
- Stir in the chicken, mozzarella cheese, and hot sauce.
- Transfer ½ of the mixture to the mini waffle iron. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until chaffle is golden. Repeat with remaining egg mixture.
- To serve, sprinkle each chaffle with ½ tablespoon of crumbled blue cheese and ½ tablespoon of cilantro.
Marlene says
I made these tonight but didn’t realize I was out of blue cheese. I also just used some Sams Club canned chicken breast. But I figured, what the heck, put one on a plate, and poured some ranch dressing on it. I was so surprised - it tasted just like eating a buffalo wing! I figured it would be similar but it was almost identical! So now if I want buffalo wings, I’ll just make these! By the way, I doubled the hot sauce because the one I use (Crystal) is not that hot. Delicious!