Nashville Hot Chicken

Name: Nashville Hot Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk; ⅓ cup hot sauce; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons seasoned salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 10 pieces chicken; Vegetable oil for frying; ⅓ cup cayenne pepper; 1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; White bread and sliced pickles (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

This Nashville hot chicken reicpe takes a spicy chicken batter and pairs it with a finger licking sauce! The chicken is fried to crispy goodness - you won't be able to stop eatin'!

Updated at: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:06:37 GMT