Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken

🍽️ Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup hot frying oil
  • White bread and pickles for serving

👩‍🍳 Preparation

1

Marinate the Chicken

Cover the chicken with buttermilk and refrigerate.

⏱ At least 2 hours
2

Prepare the Flour

Mix flour with paprika, garlic powder and salt.

⏱ About 2 minutes
3

Bread the Chicken

Coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.

⏱ About 4 minutes
4

Fry

Fry in 350°F (175°C) oil until crisp, golden and cooked through.

⏱ About 12–15 minutes
5

Make the Hot Glaze

Carefully mix hot frying oil with cayenne, brown sugar, paprika and garlic powder.

⏱ About 2 minutes
6

Brush and Serve

Brush the spicy glaze over the fried chicken while hot.

⏱ About 2 minutes

📦 Storage

Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer for a crisp crust.

🍓 Serving Suggestions

Serve on white bread with pickle slices and coleslaw.