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Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

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These crispy Nashville hot chicken sliders feature a smoky, spicy glaze and double-coated fried chicken thighs served on soft slider buns, perfect for game day snacks or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into slider-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola or peanut oil preferred)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Slider buns
  • Pickles
  • Optional: coleslaw

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce if using. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the coating: In another bowl, mix flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, shaking off excess. Dredge thoroughly in seasoned flour. For extra crunch, dip coated chicken back into buttermilk quickly, then coat again with flour (double dredge).
  4. Heat oil: Pour vegetable oil into skillet to about 2 inches deep. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the chicken: Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F or 74°C), about 10-12 minutes. Turn occasionally. Drain on wire rack.
  6. Make the spicy glaze: Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in cayenne, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Simmer 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly thickened.
  7. Glaze the chicken: Dip each fried chicken piece into the spicy glaze, coating fully. Place back on wire rack to set glaze for a minute.
  8. Assemble sliders: Slice buns in half. Layer glazed chicken on bottom bun, top with pickles and optional coleslaw, then sandwich with top bun.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for best results. Double dredging creates extra crunch. Drain chicken on wire rack to keep crispiness. Glaze chicken while hot for better adhesion. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free blend. Baking option available at 425°F for 20-25 minutes on wire rack.

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