Slice the chicken breast into 3-4 even strips and pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure maximum crispiness.
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. In a second shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Dip each chicken strip into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the almond flour mixture until fully coated.
Lightly coat the air fryer basket with avocado oil and place the chicken inside, ensuring the strips do not overlap.
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the crust is golden brown.
While the chicken is finishing, toast the whole grain waffle until it is firm and crisp.
Place the toasted waffle on a plate, top with the crispy chicken strips, and finish with a drizzle of pure maple syrup.