Slice the chicken breast into even strips and place them in a bowl with the buttermilk to marinate for 15 minutes.
In a shallow dish, whisk together the almond flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Remove each chicken strip from the buttermilk, dredge in the almond flour mixture until coated, and mist lightly with olive oil.
Place the chicken in an air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
While the chicken cooks, whisk the whole wheat flour, egg white, baking powder, and one tablespoon of water in a small bowl until smooth.
Pour the batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook until the waffle is crisp and lightly browned.
Place the waffle on a plate, top with the crispy chicken strips, and finish with a drizzle of maple syrup.