Nashville-Style Hot Chicken
Nashville-Style Hot Chicken is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Toss chicken with black pepper and 2 tablespoon salt in a large bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionToss chicken with black pepper and 2 tablespoon salt in a large bowl.
Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce in a large bowl.
Whisk flour and remaining 4 teaspoons salt in another large bowl.
Fit a Dutch oven with thermometer; pour in oil to measure 2".
Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 325°.
Pat chicken dry.
Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl.
Dredge again in flour mixture and place on a baking sheet.
Working in 4 batches and returning oil to 325° between batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until skin is deep golden brown and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pieces registers 160° for white meat and 165° for dark, 15-18 minutes.
Transfer to a clean wire rack set inside a baking sheet.
Let oil cool slightly.
Whisk cayenne, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a medium bowl; carefully whisk in 1 cup frying oil.
Brush fried chicken with spicy oil.
Serve with bread and pickles.
Do ahead: Chicken can be seasoned 1 day ahead.
Keep chilled.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.