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

A quick and easy recipe for Nashville hot chicken made in the Air Fryer, featuring a homemade hot sauce and served with pickles and bread.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 4 servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
1 cup buttermilk For marinating
1 cup all-purpose flour For coating

For the Hot Sauce

1 cup hot sauce Use your favorite brand
1 tbsp brown sugar To add sweetness
1 tbsp cayenne pepper Adjust to taste

For Serving

4 slices thick bread Toast if desired
1 cup pickles For topping

Instructions

Preparation

Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
In a bowl, mix the flour with salt and pepper.

Cooking

Once marinated, coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
Preheat the Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the chicken in the Air Fryer for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Making the Sauce

While the chicken is cooking, combine hot sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
Brush the hot sauce mixture over the cooked chicken.

Serving

Serve the chicken on thick slices of bread and top with pickles.

Notes

For extra heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Keyword Air Fryer, Comfort Food, Easy Chicken Recipe, Nashville Hot Chicken, Spicy Chicken