The Chicken and Waffle Cone - DudeFoods.com - Food Recipes & Videos (2024)

I love chicken and waffles, so I’m always looking for new and creative ways to combine the two foods. Back in January I created chicken and waffle wings, which are chicken wings that are breaded with actual waffles. The resulting blog post was by far the most popular story I’ve ever written.

Recently I bought a waffle cone maker. The idea behind my purchase wasn’t to make sugary waffle cones to fill with ice cream though. What I really wanted to do with it is make waffle cones out of actual waffle batter so I could fill them with pieces of popcorn chicken. Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you the chicken and waffle cone!

Now, the popcorn chicken part of this thing is easy. You can get popcorn chicken pretty much anywhere. The tricky part is cooking your waffle perfectly. As you can imagine, waffle cone makers aren’t exactly made to be used with actual waffle batter, so I ran into a couple problems.

The main problem is that if the waffle batter is too thick or if you cook it for too long your waffle will break apart when you try rolling it into a cone. My first couple waffles weren’t quite thin enough because I didn’t press the top of the waffle cone maker down hard enough after adding the batter, so if you want a perfect waffle cone maker sure you apply ample pressure.

In the end I finally got my batter to the perfect consistency by just adding a little extra milk. I also only cooked my waffles for a minute and 15 seconds (the instructions recommended a minute and a half) because I found that any longer than that and the edges wouldn’t stay together when I rolled them into cones.

Don’t worry if you mess up though because if you do all you’re really left with are some round waffles that are sort of a cross between regular waffles and pancakes. It took me four tries before I got my waffle cone perfect, which in turn means I got to eat four messed up waffles— not a bad problem to have at all….

Once you finally make the perfect waffle cone, fill it with popcorn chicken and drizzle it with syrup it’s quite a treat. This is another one of those foods that I can totally imagine vendors selling at state fairs all over the country this summer. In fact, maybe I should just open up a stand at the Wisconsin State Fair. I could sell chicken and waffle cones, deep friend lasagna, dessert cheese curds and maybe even slices of the mac and cheese pie with a bacon crust that I made.

9 Comments on The Chicken and Waffle Cone

  1. Whammy!

    April 16, 2012 at 2:23 pm (12 years ago)

    Another idea of staggering genius.

    Reply
  2. Elric

    April 17, 2012 at 3:36 am (12 years ago)

    I’m proud to say that i recently discovered Dudefoods and it has been giving me tons of reading joy and also a lot of inspiration for in the kitchen.

    This idea is mind blowing… I couldn’t keep quiet anymore. How do you come up with all these heavenly dishes?! Where does your inspiration come from, Nick?

    Keep it up!!! 😀
    Cheers from The Netherlands.

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    • Nick

      April 17, 2012 at 9:50 am (12 years ago)

      Thanks for reading! I’m not sure where my inspiration comes from really. Usually ideas will just come to me and then I write them down until I have time to make them, but sometimes I’m just walking through the grocery store and I see something that looks interesting and I get ideas that way.

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      • Elric

        April 17, 2012 at 10:07 am (12 years ago)

        I find myself thinking that the waffle cone part would be easier for me to find / make, compared to the popcorn chicken which is hard to find here in The Netherlands. We have KFC, but the ones i have visted do not have it. I can’t think of any other place here that would sell em’. 🙁

        You wouldn’t happen to have a popcorn chicken recipe lying around somewhere, he?

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        • Nick

          April 17, 2012 at 10:50 am (12 years ago)

          I’ve actually never even tried making my own popcorn chicken since it’s pretty easy to find over here, but this recipe seems pretty easy so you could try giving it a shot if you wanted to make some.

          http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Popcorn-Chicken

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          • Elric

            April 18, 2012 at 4:12 am (12 years ago)

            Aah perfect, thanks. I’ll give it a go and see what i end up with. 😀

  3. sam

    April 17, 2012 at 8:28 am (12 years ago)

    i would totally buy this. and then slam my face into it. and afterwards, go back for seconds.

    Reply
  4. Noodlez

    April 18, 2012 at 12:56 pm (12 years ago)

    Get your practice on at the Wisconsin State Fair, then come down here a month later for the Tulsa State Fair. We get so left out it seems when it comes to neat food. That darn Texas State Fair in Dallas runs at the same time and steals all the goodies. :/ Anyway dudefood had a story in the TulsaWorld paper so see you already have a hookup. lol

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  5. Lori

    August 20, 2016 at 3:34 pm (8 years ago)

    What about shredded chicken mixed with syrup and topped with mashed potatoes in a waffle cone

    Reply

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What is the story of the waffle cone? ›

During the fair, Aboussie ran out of paper cups for his ice cream. Hamwi noticed the shortage next-door, and while his waffles were still warm, he rolled them into cones and filled them with ice cream. The fairgoers loved it, and the ice cream cone quickly became a favorite among fair and street vendors.

Why are my homemade waffle cones soggy? ›

The waffle cones and bowls are extremely susceptible to the effects of humidity, and can begin softening in as little as 15 minutes if left in the open. Likewise, if stored in a container while warm, the waffle cones and bowls may steam themselves and soften.

How was the first waffle cone made? ›

At 16, Doumar began selling paperweights and other items. One night, he bought a waffle from another vendor, Leonidas Kestekidès, who was transplanted from Ghent in Belgium to Norfolk. Doumar rolled the waffle on itself and placed a scoop of ice cream on top. He began selling the cones at the St.

When did waffle cone come out? ›

Although Marchiony is credited with the invention of the cone, a similar creation was independently introduced at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair by Ernest A. Hamwi, a Syrian concessionaire. Hamwi was selling a crisp, waffle-like pastry -- zalabis -- in a booth right next to an ice cream vendor.

What is the movie about Papas chicken and waffles? ›

Waffle Street (2015) - IMDb.

How do you make waffle cones crispy again? ›

Here's what to do: Stand up your cones in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds on high. Let cool a few minutes, and they'll be nice and crisp again. They won't taste quite as good they did fresh, but your kids probably won't mind.

How to keep homemade waffle cones crispy? ›

Storage: To maintain their crispness, store the cooled waffle cones in an airtight container or ziplock bag. If you're not using them right away, consider freezing them for longer storage.

Can waffle cones go bad? ›

Once opened, they should be ideally consumed within 2 weeks if stored properly in a cool, dry place. If kept in the freezer, they can last for a year, but it may affect the quality and crunch of the cone. How do you tell if waffle cone is bad? A stale waffle cone might feel soft, without its characteristic crispness.

What else can you make in a waffle cone maker? ›

To get creative, a waffle maker can turn frozen tater tots into an accompaniment for eggs and bacon. Or use the Proctor Silex Waffle Cone and Bowl Maker to replace traditional taco shells with fun and portable taco cones.

What is the difference between a waffle maker and a waffle cone maker? ›

The main difference between these machines is the size and shape of the waffles their plates/grids produce. For example, Belgian waffles are around 1” thick, waffle cones are thin, and bubble waffles forgo deep pockets and opt for puffs instead.

What's the difference between a waffle cone and a regular cone? ›

Waffle cones have a higher sugar content than sugar cones, but they are also a great source of fiber. Waffle cones are perfect if you love toppings on your ice cream. Their wide brim will hold sauce, sprinkles, and nuts without spilling. Waffle cones also pair well with fresh fruit, frozen yogurt, and even granola.

What is the oldest waffle cone maker? ›

Abe Doumar, according to the report, was said to have engineered the first machine to make four waffle cones at once and the rest is history. But the harsh ice cream-melting truth is that Abe Doumar's legacy and how the waffle cone came to fruition may be as foggy as an unmixed bucket of vanilla ice cream.

What are some fun facts about waffle cones? ›

The waffle cone was invented by accident. At the World's Fair 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri, an ice cream vendor ran out of cones. In a desperate attempt to serve his customers he turned to a close-by waffle vendor.

What was invented in 1904? ›

The telephone answering machine, then called the Poulson telegraphone. Household and hotel products such as the tabletop stove, coffeemaker, automatic potato masher, bread machine and dishwasher. The electric dumbwaiter was a welcome update of the old hand-operated house elevator used by housewives and kitchen maids.

What is the history of Doumar's? ›

Doumar is said to have created the first ice cream cone in 1904 at the St. Louis Exposition. In 1913, Doumar opened a vending location on the boardwalk of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in that popular resort city. Later, he opened another restaurant at Ocean View Amusem*nt Park.

What is the waffle tradition? ›

Waffle Day (Swedish: våffeldagen [ˈvɔ̂fːɛlˌdɑːɡɛn], Norwegian: vaffeldagen, Danish: vaffeldag) is a tradition that is celebrated in Sweden, Norway and Denmark on 25 March, which is also the Feast of the Annunciation, upon which waffles are typically eaten.

What is a fun fact about the ice cream cone? ›

The ice cream cone was an accident.

At the St Louis World's Fair in 1904, an ice cream vendor ran out of bowls, so a waffle maker rolled his pastries into the cone shape to help!

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