Air-Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken Tips
What makes Nashville hot chicken hot?
The secret's in the hot sauce and the breading.
Nashville hot chicken is coated in spices and hot sauce before it's fried (or air-fried) and then covered in additional hot sauce. This Nashville hot chicken recipe gets its heat from hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, paprika and chili powder.
What does Nashville hot chicken taste like?
It's spicy, of course! But while the spice level can vary, the flavor complexity does not. Most Nashville hot chicken recipes use a healthy dose of seasonings. Many also include pickle juice, as well as brown sugar for a hint of sweetness.
What is the original Nashville hot chicken?
Prince's Hot Chicken claims to be the original source of the dish, but lots of restaurants in and around Nashville serve their own versions. Now, even nationwide fast-food chains are spreading the sensation everywhere.
What goes with Nashville hot chicken?
Traditionally, Nashville hot chicken is served with white bread and pickles to help balance the spicy chicken. But you can also eat it with cottage cheese, this
Southern Potato Salad, french fries, tater tots or ranch dressing.
Research contributed by Elizabeth Harris
Nutrition Facts
5 ounces cooked chicken: 419 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.