Nashville Hot Chicken Wings Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
799 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Nashville Hot Chicken Wings Recipe
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If you love Nashville Hot Chicken, you'll really love these spicy chicken wings that are battered, crispy fried, and slathered in Nashville hot sauce! Boom!
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Ingredients
FOR THE BRINE
- 1 cups pickle juice or use the brine from pickled peppers, or both
- ½ cup water enough to cover the chicken
- 3 tablespoons salt
FOR THE CHICKEN WINGS
- 2 pounds chicken wings separated and wing tips removed
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 cup flour all-purpose
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne
- 4 cups vegetable oil or use peanut or canola, for frying
FOR THE NASHVILILE HOT SAUCE / OIL
- 4 tablespoons cayenne
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon honey optional, if desired
- salt and pepper to taste
- FOR SERVING: Pickled slices, white bread
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Instructions
- Add the chicken wings to a large bowl and add the pickling juices and salt. Add enough water to cover, about ½ cup. Cover and refrigerate to brine for at least 4 hours. Overnight is best for the most flavor penetration.
- When you’re ready to cook, remove the chicken wings and pat them dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In one large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs and hot sauce.
- In another large bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, paprika and cayenne.
- Heat the oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. If you are unable to measure the temperature, add a droplet of batter to the oil. It is ready when the batter sizzles. Do NOT bring the oil to a boil.
- Dredge the chicken wings in the seasoned flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, then into the flour one more time.
- Fry the chicken wings in the oil 7-8 minutes, or until they turn golden brown, stirring here and there to ensure even cooking. An instant read thermometer inserted should measure 165 degrees F internally. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined plate, or on a wire rack.
FOR THE HOT & SPICY OIL
- Add the cayenne, brown sugar, ghost pepper flakes, paprika, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to a heatproof bowl.
- Carefully scoop out ¾ cup of the hot frying oil. Whisk it into the seasonings until well combined.
- Brush the hot oil over the chicken and serve with pickle slices and white bread. And extra hot sauce!
Notes
- Nutritional information estimated for 1 cup oil absorption + what is used for the Nashville hot oil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
799kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
4408mg
(184%)
Potassium
526mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
3428IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 799 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 799kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 4408mg | 184% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 3428IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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