Cilantro Waffle Chips With Chunky Guacamole

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Crispy, herb-infused waffle chips served with a fresh, chunky avocado dip
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Cilantro Waffle Chips With Chunky Guacamole

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 271.6

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Transform your leftover waffles into a crunchy, savory snack with these cilantro-laced waffle chips. By baking cooled waffles until crisp, you get a texture similar to tortilla chips but with a unique herbal twist. The batter is enriched with fresh cilantro and jalapeo, providing a mild heat and bright aroma. Paired with a simple chunky guacamole made from ripe avocados, lime, and cilantro, this dish offers a delightful contrast of creamy and crunchy. Its an excellent appetizer for game day, a healthy snack alternative, or a refreshing side to tacos. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe brings a fun, modern spin to classic Mexican-inspired ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Preheat oven to 200F (95C) to keep cooked waffles warm and crisp.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat; set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, beat the buttermilk and egg until well combined.
  6. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped fresh cilantro, finely chopped jalapeo, corn oil, and melted butter. Do not overmix.
  8. Lightly grease the waffle iron grids with butter or non-stick spray if necessary.
  9. Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of batter onto the center of the hot waffle iron and spread evenly to the edges.
  10. Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
  11. Remove the waffle from the iron and immediately break it into bite-sized pieces or cut into desired shapes.
  12. Arrange the waffle pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven to stay warm and crisp.
  13. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, adding finished waffles to the baking sheet as they are made.
  14. Bake the waffle chips in the oven for 1 to 1.5 hours, checking occasionally, until they are very crisp throughout.
  15. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack if desired, though they can be served warm.
  16. Serve the crispy cilantro waffle chips immediately with chunky guacamole for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 271.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.1g8%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 9.3mg4%
Sodium 1916.5mg80%
Total Carbohydrate 50.6g17%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 7.6g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: waffle chips, cilantro, guacamole, crispy, snack, avocado, mexican, appetizer, cornmeal, jalapeno, vegetarian, healthy snack, game day, herb waffles, dip, crunchy, lime, onion, tomato, buttermilk
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