
Brown sugar – for a perfectly smoky-sweet flavor. Reserved fry oil – from when you fry the chicken. Peanut oil – or vegetable oil, Canola oil, for frying. Creole seasoning – adds spice and depth of flavor. Cornstarch – to get the crispiest, crunchiest fried chicken. All-purpose flour – or your favorite gluten-free flour mix for frying. Buttermilk – either store-bought or learn How to Make Buttermilk. Sugar – adds a bit of sweetness to balance the heat. Dill pickle juice – the secret ingredient for a perfect southern brine. Bone-in chicken with skin – about 8 pieces total (chicken breast, thighs and legs). This Nashville Hot Chicken recipe has two main components: Fried chicken, and the mind-blowing spicy oil that is brushed onto the crispy chicken skin. If you like classic chicken and are a fan of all things spicy, you are going to love this Nashville Hot Chicken! Ingredients You Need We added just a touch of sugar to balance the spicy, along with a bit of smoked paprika for depth and intrigue.
So we decided to make our own homemade version of Nashville Hot Chicken, inspired by this beloved local joint. Each piece of crispy, crunchy, and juicy fried chicken is brushed with spicy oil, so it’s bright red, crisp, and spicy hot.
One of our personal favorites is this amazing chicken shack here in Asheville called Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack that makes Nashville-style deep-fried chicken. If you have ever lived in the south, you likely have a favorite fried chicken spot, amirite? Nashville Hot Chicken – This recipe for spicy, crunchy Nashville-style fried chicken is truly mind-blowing! A few unique tweaks make our dish perfectly spiced, with slightly sweet and smoky flavors you will love.