Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and soak them in the low-fat buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
In a shallow dish, whisk together the almond flour, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
Remove the chicken strips from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, and dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned almond flour.
Lightly coat the breaded chicken with avocado oil and place the strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the strips halfway through, until the crust is golden and the chicken is cooked through.
Toast the whole grain waffle until it is warm and reaches your desired level of crunch.
Place the crispy chicken strips on top of the toasted waffle, then finish the dish with a drizzle of pure maple syrup and a sprinkle of fresh chives.