Description
Nashville Hot Chicken is a crispy, deep-fried Southern classic coated in a bold, spicy oil glaze. This homemade Nashville hot chicken recipe delivers the perfect balance of crunch, heat, and flavor, served traditionally with soft white bread and tangy pickles.
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless)
- Buttermilk
- Hot sauce
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Brown sugar
- Chili powder
- Cayenne pepper (for sauce)
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder (for sauce)
- White bread
- Pickle slices
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, then dredge in flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 12–15 minutes).
- In a saucepan, mix some hot frying oil with brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Brush or spoon the spicy oil over the fried chicken generously.
- Serve on white bread topped with pickle slices.
Notes
Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level.Marinating overnight enhances tenderness and flavor.Use a thermometer for accurate frying temperature.For extra crispiness, double-dredge the chicken.
