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Nashville Hot Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are given the the Nashville Hot Chicken treatment in this easy to follow recipe! This classic southern recipe is always a hit!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Southern
Keyword chicken wings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 1896kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken Wings:

  • 2 - 2 1/4 pound chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons pickle brine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups canola or vegetable oil

For the coating:

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the Nashville Hot Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Toss the chicken wings with pickle juice and salt and pepper
  • Set up an assembly line: In one shallow dish combine buttermilk, eggs and hot sauce. In another shallow dish combine flour, corn starch, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cayenne.
  • Dredge the chicken wings in the flour mixture. Dip into the eggs and then dredge once more in the seasoned flour to double coat.
  • Heat 2 cups of oil in large heavy bottom pot to 350 degrees. Once it reaches 350 degrees, fry the chicken, in batches if needed, 5- 6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken wings to a dish to keep warm.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking oil and whisk together with 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper, brown sugar, granulated garlic, chili powder, paprika and salt.
  • Brush the chicken wings with the hot oil. Serve immediately.

Notes

Depending on the size of your pan, it is essential not to overcrowd the pan when you're frying the chicken. The chicken will be crispier if it has more room too cook. If it's overcrowded the chicken with steam rather than fry and won't be crispy.
You can make this recipe with other cuts of chicken but keep in mind that the cooking time will vary.
Nutrition information is for estimation purposes only.

Nutrition

Calories: 1896kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.8g | Protein: 88.1g | Fat: 147g | Saturated Fat: 15.1g | Cholesterol: 396mg | Sodium: 1255mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 5.6g