# Waffle-Infused Chicken Wings These Chicken Wings are Topped with a Maple Bacon Waffle By M | Published 2013-08-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-wings References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2013/08/27/waffle-wrapped-bacon-chicken-wings-drizzled-in-maple-syrup/) & [dudefoods](http://dudefoods.com/) Chicken wings are some of the most popular pub foods out there and food blogger [Dude Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menthole-xxtreme) has created the most mouth-watering chicken wing combination: [maple bacon waffle chicken wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-butter-chicken-waffle). These wings are actually wrapped up inside a delicious maple bacon waffle and served in all their crispy perfection. How are these ridiculously delicious breakfast-inspired chicken wings made? The waffle batter is made first incorporating [crispy bacon bits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-menu) and helping serving of sweet maple syrup. Then, the pre-cooked chicken wings are dipped into the waffle batter and placed into a waffle iron with the wings hanging out. The waffle will cook to perfection and have the classic waffle grill marks. The end result is a succulent chicken wing that gives you a taste of a buttery maple bacon waffle in every bite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Breakfast-inspired Chicken:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique chicken wing flavors inspired by breakfast dishes. - **Maple Bacon Infusions:** Opportunity to explore the combination of maple and bacon flavors in various food applications. - **Waffle Fusion:** Opportunity to incorporate waffle elements into different food items for added texture and flavor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Innovations in the food and beverage industry can include new chicken wing flavors and unique food fusions. - **Restaurants and Bars:** Opportunity for restaurants and bars to offer creative and delicious chicken wing dishes. - **Breakfast Products:** Companies can create new breakfast items infused with the flavors of bacon, maple, and waffles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle.md) - [Savory-Sweet Waffle Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-and-waffles-pizza.md) - [Chicken-Topped Macaroni Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-waffle-with-hot-honey-chicken.md) - [Waffle-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-and-waffle-sandwich.md) - [Toaster Waffle Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffle-sandwich.md) - [Cheesy Tater Tot Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-bacon-chicken.md) - [Savory Fruit-Infused Waffle Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangles-chicken-and-boberry-waffles.md) - [Southern Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles-sandwich.md) - [Waffle Batter-Coated Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffle-fries.md)