Description
Nashville Hot Fried Chicken is a crispy, flavorful dish that delivers the bold, fiery taste of the iconic Southern recipe. Marinated in spicy buttermilk, double-dredged for extra crunch, and coated with a tangy cayenne glaze, this chicken is a must-try for spice lovers looking for a fiery, crispy delight.
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken pieces (drumsticks, wings, breasts, etc.)
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
- Buttermilk
- Spices: paprika, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and more
- Eggs and hot sauce for the egg wash
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder for extra crunch
- Homemade Nashville hot chicken sauce (butter, cayenne, and more)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine buttermilk and spices to create the marinade. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Prepare Breading: In a bowl, mix flour, spices, and baking powder. Dip chicken pieces in the spicy egg wash, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
- Make Hot Sauce: While the chicken fries, prepare the spicy hot sauce using butter, cayenne pepper, and additional spices.
- Coat Chicken: Once fried, brush the hot sauce generously over the chicken.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with pickles and white bread, as traditionally served in Nashville.
Notes
- Milder Version: Reduce the cayenne pepper and hot sauce for a less spicy version.
- Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Vegetarian Option: Try the hot sauce on fried cauliflower or tofu for a vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
