Air-Fried Blacksburg Hot Chicken

Name: Air-Fried Blacksburg Hot Chicken
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1Tablespoon salt; Chicken Breasts; Sliced White bread; Pickle slices (optional); Tongs; Air fryer; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika regular paprika works as a substitute; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons ground white pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon hot sauce I use Louisiana; 1 cup whole milk buttermilk can be substituted but it makes the crunch a little softer; 2 large egg whites; 2 tablespoons vodka (apple cider can be substituted!); 1/2 cup hot fry oil; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Kosher salt; 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder

12 steps

Prep:40minCook:25min

A different take on Nashville hot chicken! Uses air fryer and is so delicious, hot, and moist.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:31:24 GMT

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Flesh Prep

Step 1

Using a cutting board, cut the breasts into tender size cuts.

Step 2

Using a tablespoon of salt, season chicken and set aside for 30 minutes (or overnight in fridge)

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the paprika, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder. Use 2 tablespoons (about half) of the spice mixture and sprinkle directly onto the chicken pieces, patting it into the chicken as you go.

smoked paprika1 tablespoon

cayenne pepper1 tablespoon

garlic powder2 teaspoons

freshly ground black pepper2 teaspoons

ground white pepper1 teaspoons

Breading the Flesh

Step 4

Add the flour and cornstarch to the remaining spice mixture in the bowl and whisk well to combine. In a separate medium bowl, place the buttermilk, egg whites, hot sauce, and alcohol and whisk thoroughly to combine.

all-purpose flour2 cups

cornstarch2 tablespoons

hot sauce1 tablespoon

whole milk buttermilk1 cup

egg whites2

vodka2 tablespoons

Step 5

Use one hand for the wet mixture and one hand for the dry, take 1 piece of chicken at a time, toss in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, dip chicken in the buttermilk mixture to completely coat, then place back in the flour mixture. Toss as needed to completely coat the chicken, pressing into it with your fingers. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Step 6

Set aside at room temperature for at least 10 minutes

Frying the Flesh

Step 7

Setting the air fryer to 390, place chicken in and set timer for 13 minutes.

Step 8

After 13 minutes are up, take a light brush of oil on both sides of chicken and leave the other side flipped up. Finish cooking at 390 for 12 minutes.