Mini Chicken and Waffles on a Stick

INGREDIENTS

1 2/3 cups

all-purpose flour

1/2 cup

powdered sugar

3/4 tsp

kosher salt

3/4 tsp

baking soda

3/4 tsp

baking powder

2 cups

cultured lowfat buttermilk

1/4 cup

unsalted butter, melted

large egg whites

2 tsp

vanilla extract

Canola Oil (for frying)

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

chicken breast tenders (skinless & boneless)

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

mustard powder

1/4 tsp

ground garlic or garlic powder

1/2 tsp

sweet paprika

1/8 tsp

cayenne pepper

3/4 cup

cold soda water (*See Note)

Maple syrup for dipping or drizzling