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Nashville Hot Fried Chicken – 40% Fewer Calories

Crispy, spicy Nashville-style fried chicken with that signature fiery kick, now guilt-free. Our Fat Switch swaps traditional deep-frying for air-crisping and uses buttermilk powder instead of full-fat dairy, cutting 230 calories per serving while keeping every drop of that addictive hot honey heat.

25m

Prep Time

28m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (350g total)
✓ 1/4 cup buttermilk powder
✓ 1/2 cup water
✓ 2 tbsp hot sauce (Frank's RedHot or similar)
✓ 1 tsp garlic powder
✓ 1/2 tsp black pepper
✓ 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
✓ 1/4 cup cornstarch
✓ 1 tsp cayenne pepper
✓ 1 tsp paprika
✓ 2 tbsp honey
✓ 2 tsp hot sauce (Frank's RedHot)
✓ 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
✓ 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
✓ 2 slices white bread (for serving)
✓ 2 tbsp dill pickle slices
✓ Cooking spray (for air fryer)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Buttermilk Marinade: Whisk buttermilk powder with 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a shallow bowl until smooth. Submerge chicken breasts fully and refrigerate for 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).

2. Mix the Dry Coating: In a separate shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup panko, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Whisk until evenly distributed.

3. Bread the Chicken: Remove one chicken breast from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Coat thoroughly in the panko mixture, pressing gently so breadcrumbs adhere. Place on a clean plate and repeat with second breast.

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4. Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 5 minutes. Lightly coat the basket with cooking spray.

5. Air-Fry the Chicken: Place breaded breasts in air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping. Cook for 14–16 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. Prepare Hot Honey: While chicken cooks, melt 1 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in 2 tbsp honey, 2 tsp hot sauce, and 1/2 tsp cayenne. Warm for 2–3 minutes until combined and glossy. Do not boil.

7. Toast Bread: Place 2 slices white bread in toaster and cook until light golden (optional but traditional for Nashville-style serving).

8. Assemble and Serve: Transfer hot chicken to toasted bread or plate. Drizzle generously with hot honey sauce and top with 2–3 dill pickle slices per serving. Serve immediately while breading is crispy.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates48g

Fat10g

🏷️ Tags

#Nashville hot chicken recipe#air fryer fried chicken low-calorie#spicy fried chicken healthy

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