Our Nashville hot chicken wings recipe features crispy wings coated in a spicy blend of cayenne pepper and other flavorful spices. We’ve perfected the balance of heat and flavor, so even if you’re not a fan of spicy food, you’ll find these wings irresistible. Whether you’re looking for a tasty appetizer or a meal that will leave you satisfied, our Nashville hot chicken wings recipe is a perfect choice.
Spicy Oil – ¾ cup Reserved Fry Oil – ¼ cup Ground Cayenne Pepper – 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika – 2 tsp Chili Powder – 1 tbsp Brown Sugar – 1 tsp Garlic Powder – 1 tsp Salt
Chicken Marinate – 3 pound Chicken Wings – 2 tsp Cayenne – 1 tbsp Garlic Powder – 2 tsp Salt – 1 tsp White Pepper – 1½ cup Milk – ¼ cup Hot Sauce Fried Chicken Breading Mixture – 2 cup All-purpose Flour
– ¼ cup Cornstarch – 3 tbsp Creole Seasoning
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinated ingredients with chicken wings. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 6 hours. 2. After 6 hours, heat vegetable oil until it's enough to deep fry the chicken wings. 3. Prepare the breading mixture by combining all the fried chicken breading mixture in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
4. Remove the chicken wing from the marinated mixture, one at a time. Shake gently to remove the excess, then place it in a breading mixture. Coat thoroughly. 5. Carefully fry 5 chicken wing pieces at a time. Cook until the wings turn golden brown. After frying, remove the chicken wings from the pan and drain them on paper towels. Continue frying the rest of the chicken wings. 6. Combine ground cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl then carefully add the hot oil that is used to fry chicken wings. Mix thoroughly. 7. With a silicon brush, brush spicy oil to the chicken wings one by one on all sides, then place them onto a plate.