Air-Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken

Air-Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken
Air-Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken
I live in Tennessee and absolutely love our famous Nashville hot chicken. To make cooking it easier, I thought I’d try air-frying. I’m so glad I did—this is almost better than the original. —April Lane, Greeneville, Tennessee
  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
white meat free gluten free red meat free pescatarian
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice divided
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce divided
  • 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • dill pickle slices
  • Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 0 g
  • Fiber 0 g
  • Protein 0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (0g)
  • Sodium 0 mg
  • Sugar 0 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Calories 0 calories

In a bowl or shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon pickle juice, 1 tablespoon hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Drain, discarding any marinade., Preheat air fryer to 375degrees. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, remaining 1 tablespoon pickle juice and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture., In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer in generously greased air-fryer basket; spritz chicken with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 5-6 minutes longer., Whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over hot chicken. Serve with pickles.