Spicy Nashville Hot Chicken Hack! So Easy!
Whip up this easy Nashville hot chicken hack using pre-cooked chicken, butter, and cayenne for a quick, spicy, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- About 2-4 frozen pre-cooked breaded chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: Combine butter, oil, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a bowl or saucepan.
- Microwave or heat until butter is just melted. Whisk thoroughly until smooth. Let the sauce cool slightly to prevent separation.
- Place the frozen breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring no overlap. No oil spray is needed.
- Air Fry at 380°F (193°C) for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and continue to Air Fry at 380°F (193°C) for another 2-5 minutes, or until heated through and crispy.
- Place chicken on white bread, brush both sides with the sauce, top with pickles, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, increase cayenne pepper to 2 Tablespoons.
- Whisk the sauce frequently while brushing to keep spices and oil emulsified.
- Serve on soft white bread with dill pickle chips for an authentic experience. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Whisk the sauce frequently while brushing to keep spices and oil emulsified.
- Serve on soft white bread with dill pickle chips for an authentic experience. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.