Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
454 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken
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Fans of Nashville Hot Chicken will appreciate this air fryer version. It's just as fiery as the traditional with no messy stovetop frying.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice divided
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce divided (Tabasco or Frank’s)
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins or chicken breast strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- cooking spray or olive oil in a pump mister
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (or adjust to your preferred level using the guide in the recipe notes)
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- dill pickle slices
- burger buns if desired
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon pickle juice, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add chicken and turn to coat.
- Refrigerate, covered for at least 1 hour. Drain chicken and discard the marinade.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375-380 F.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, remaining 1 tablespoon pickle juice, and 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
- Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off any excess.
- Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture.
- Working in batches, arrange the chicken in a single layer on a well-greased tray in the air fryer basket; spritz with spray/oil.
- Cook until golden brown, 5-6 minutes.
- Turn and spritz with spray/oil. Cook additional 5-6 minutes or until second side is browned. Remove from the air fryer. Continue with additional batches until all the chicken is cooked.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and seasonings.
- Pour over hot chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve with pickles on a bun.
Notes
- How to Adjust the Heat Level:
- For mild heat - start with 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper (mild is definitely hot but tolerable if you enjoy spicy food).
- For medium heat - use 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper (medium is fiery hot and great for those who TRULY enjoy very spicy foods).
- For hot heat - use 3 tablespoons of cayenne pepper (hot is SUPER HOT and only for those who are highly tolerant of very spicy heat).
- Nashville hot chicken is typically served on white bread slices or buns with pickles to help cut the heat. This recipe is very spicy and should be given to children with extreme caution.
- Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for two to three days. Reheat either in the air fryer for about 5 minutes at 380 degrees or in a low oven.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
717mg
(30%)
Potassium
678mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
944IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 678mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 944IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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