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Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Crispy, spicy, and packed with flavor, these sliders are the ultimate party food with a fiery kick!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For the Seasoning:

  • 4 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp onion powder

For the Sliders:

  • 12 slider buns
  • 6 boneless chicken thighs cut in half
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • Cooking oil vegetable, canola, or avocado for frying
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice
  • 1/4 of the seasoning blend

Dry Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 of the seasoning blend

For the Dill Mayo:

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the buttermilk, pickle juice, and 1/4 of the seasoning blend. Add the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • In another small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Preheat oil to 350°F.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour with 1/4 of the seasoning blend. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat.
  • Place coated chicken on a baking rack while oil finishes heating.
  • Fry chicken for 5-6 minutes, until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • In a separate bowl, mix some of the hot frying oil (about ¾ cup) with the remaining seasoning blend to create the hot oil. Baste over the fried chicken.
  • Assemble sliders by spreading dill mayo on the buns, adding lettuce and pickles, then topping with the hot chicken.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!