Hubby's favorite grilled chicken and Waffle Fries in under 1 hour

🔥 COFFEE-CHILI GRILLED THIGHS & CRISPY WAFFLE FRIES 🍟 Putting coffee in your dry rub gives you rich caramelization, killer grill marks, and incredible depth! Paired with shatter-crisp homemade waffle fries. Save this for your next cookout! 👇 🔥 INNOVATIVE COFFEE-CHILI RUB: • 1 tbsp dark roast coffee (finely ground) • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar • 1 tbsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp kosher salt • ½ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) • 1.5 - 2 lbs chicken thighs 🍟 CRISPY WAFFLE FRIES: • 2 large Russet potatoes (lattice sliced) • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp cornstarch (SECRET TO CRUNCH!) • 1 tsp garlic powder + smoked paprika + salt 🔪 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Mix rub ingredients. Coat chicken thighs in oil, rub generously on all sides. Grill on medium-high (400°F) until internal temp hits 175°F. 2. Cut potatoes into waffle shapes using a mandoline (rotate 90° each slice). Soak in ice water for 20 mins, then dry completely. 3. Toss fries with oil, cornstarch, & spices. 4. BAKE: 425°F for 25-30 mins on parchment paper. AIR FRY: 380°F for 14 mins, then 400°F for 2 mins to shatter-crisp. Serve with hot honey or chipotle mayo! 🌶️✨ #GrilledChicken #WaffleFries #RecipeIdeas #BBQRub #AirFryerRecipes #EasyMeals #ComfortFood