Description

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders are a flavorful and spicy twist on classic fried chicken, featuring crispy chicken strips marinated in buttermilk, coated with a spicy blend of seasonings, and fried to golden perfection. Served on soft slider buns with a smoky hot sauce and optional tangy pickles, these sliders offer a perfect balance of heat, crunch, and savory richness, making them an ideal party snack or main course.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken & Marinade

1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
1 cup buttermilk

Coating & Seasoning

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Frying & Sauce

Vegetable oil for frying
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons Nashville hot chicken sauce

Assembly

6 slider buns
Dill pickle slices (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with buttermilk and let them marinate for at least 1 hour to tenderize and infuse flavor.
Prepare the Coating: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat it over medium heat until it reaches an ideal temperature for frying—hot but not smoking.
Dredge and Fry Chicken: Remove chicken from the buttermilk, dredge each strip thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, and fry in the hot oil for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Make Hot Sauce Coating: While frying the chicken, mix the melted butter with Nashville hot chicken sauce to create a spicy, flavorful coating.
Coat Fried Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked through and crispy, toss it in the hot sauce mixture to evenly coat each piece.
Toast Slider Buns: Lightly toast the slider buns to add a slight crunch and warmth.
Assemble Sliders: Place a piece of the spicy fried chicken on each bun, add dill pickle slices if desired, and top with the other half of the bun.
Serve: Serve the sliders hot and enjoy their spicy, crunchy, and tangy flavors.

Notes

Marinating the chicken in buttermilk helps to tenderize it and adds moisture.
Use vegetable or peanut oil for frying to handle high heat without burning.
Adjust cayenne pepper in the coating and hot sauce to control the spice level.
Pickle slices are optional but add a refreshing tang that balances the heat.
Ensure oil temperature is optimal to achieve crispy, non-greasy chicken.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Snack, Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Southern American

Keywords: Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Sliders, Spicy Chicken, Fried Chicken Sliders, Appetizer, Party Food, Southern Cuisine