Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich
Four 6oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Flour mixture (1st dredging)
2/3 cup flour
Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
Paprika, to taste
Liquid egg mixture (2nd coating)
2 Large Eggs
1/4 Cup Franks hot sauce
Breadcrumb mixture (final dredging)
1/2 cup flour
1 cup Panko
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste
Hot sauce coating
1 Cup Frank’s hot sauce
1 tsp Ground Cayenne
4 tsp. Butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
For the sandwiches
4 good quality buns or Texas toast
Sriracha mayo
Bread & butter pickles
Sliced tomato
Red onion slices
Lettuce
1. Preheat the air fryer at 390 degrees F while you prep the chicken.
2. Prep all 3 mixtures by adding the ingredients into 3 separate wide bowls. Give everything a quick mix to make sure it is all mixed well.
3. Pat your chicken dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture (this will help the flour stick), and coat the chicken in the first flour mixture. Be sure to cover the entire piece of chicken, then shake off any excess flour.
4. Add the chicken to the egg + hot sauce mixture, making sure the eggs coat the entire thigh. Then, add directly to your last mixture and fully coat.
5. Add the chicken to your air fryer basket. The size of your air fryer will dictate how many batches you need.
6. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray to wet the flour. Air fry at 390 degrees for 18 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through (after 9 minutes) and spray the tops with cooking spray before finishing for the final 9 minutes.
7. Once done, remove the chicken and let cool on a cooling rack for 5 minutes. It’s crucial to let the chicken cool! If you coat the chicken in the sauce right out of the air fryer, it will lock in the moisture and make the breading soggy.
8. Make the hot sauce coating by adding all the ingredients to a small bowl. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, then whisk it all together.
9. Pour the hot sauce over the fried chicken, then flip to coat the other side. You can also toss the chicken in a large bowl. If you prefer to use less sauce, you can also brush it on to control exactly how much you are using.
10. Add the Nashville hot chicken patty to a toasted bun, then add the condiments and toppings of your choice!!