Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken

Air Fryer Nashville hot chicken is made so easy in the Air Fryer without deep-frying! Brushed with Nashville’s iconic homemade hot sauce, and served with pickles and thick slices of bread.

🔥🍗 Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken 🍗🔥

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for marinade)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• Cooking spray

Nashville Hot Sauce:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.

2. Prepare the Breading:
   In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

3. Coat the Chicken:
   Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well.

4. Air Fry the Chicken:
   Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken in a single layer and spray the tops lightly.
   Air fry for 14–16 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

5. Make the Nashville Hot Sauce:
   While the chicken cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in cayenne pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder until smooth and fragrant.

6. Sauce the Chicken:
   Brush or drizzle the hot sauce generously over the cooked chicken while it’s still hot.

7. Serve:
   Serve immediately with pickles, coleslaw, or white bread for an authentic Nashville-style experience.

Nutritional Information:

• ⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 16 minutes | Total Time: 31 minutes

• 🔥 Kcal: ~380 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings

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