The only recipe you need for national fried chicken day

Nico Norena, aka The Succulent Bite, shared his creative twist on an American classic -- chicken and waffles.

But his version of the crispy chicken tenders are filled inside a waffle cone (yes, like a savory ice cream) and topped with special sauce for a fun, one-handed eating experience.

Fried Chicken Tender Recipe

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Ingredients:⁣⁣⁣

2 chicken breasts (cubed)⁣

1 cup buttermilk⁣

1 egg⁣

1/4 cup sugar⁣

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt and pepper⁣⁣

1 cup flour⁣

1/2 cup bread crumbs⁣

For the sauce

1/2 cup mayo⁣

1/4 cup ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce⁣

1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder, garlic, salt and cumin powder⁣

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Preparation⁣⁣⁣⁣
Mix your buttermilk and egg to prepare the chicken bath⁣.
In a separate bowl, mix your flour, breadcrumbs, sugar and spices until well-combined.⁣
Dip your chicken in the bath, then the dry rub, and repeat once more.⁣
Fry in 375 F oil until golden⁣ brown.
Prepare your sauce by mixing all the ingredients well⁣.
Serve your chicken tenders in the waffle cones, top with sauce and enjoy!⁣
⁣⁣⁣⁣An earlier version of this story was first published on July 6, 2021.