{"id":1225035,"date":"2019-09-25T10:31:22","date_gmt":"0001-01-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-nashville-hot-chicken\/"},"modified":"2025-04-11T07:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T12:35:16","slug":"air-fryer-nashville-hot-chicken","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-nashville-hot-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Nashville Hot Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hot chicken may be new to you, but the people of Nashville, Tennessee, have been hooked for decades. This fiery <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/best-ever-fried-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/best-ever-fried-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">fried chicken<\/a> is coated with a special (often top-secret!) blend of spices, then is deep-fried and served over white bread with pickles to help balance the heat.<\/p>\n<p>Nashville is still home to the original hot chicken, but variations on the dish have popped up on menus across the country\u2014and in home kitchens, too. Our go-to Nashville hot chicken recipe calls for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/air-fryer-chicken-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/air-fryer-chicken-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">air fryer<\/a>, but don&#8217;t fret if you don&#8217;t have one at home; you can easily modify the recipe for deep-frying in a Dutch oven or traditional deep fryer.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Nashville hot chicken?<\/h2>\n<p>As the name indicates, Nashville hot chicken is chicken with a major kick. The fried chicken gets a hefty dose of spice thanks to the hot sauce and cayenne in the coating, as well as the spicy sauce drizzled over the top.<\/p>\n<p>The first Nashville hot chicken recipe is said to have originated at Prince&#8217;s Hot Chicken Shack in Nashville, though many restaurants (and even fast-food chains) have adopted their own takes on the recipe. Some hot chicken joints sell milder versions of this dish, while others offer blazing-hot versions to suit culinary daredevils.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Make Nashville Hot Chicken<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re familiar with making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/picnic-fried-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/picnic-fried-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">buttermilk fried chicken<\/a> at home, making hot chicken should be a cinch. The first few steps are pretty standard: Marinate the chicken in a flavorful marinade made with pickle juice and hot sauce, then dredge and fry the chicken. Or, in our case, we skip the deep fryer and instead use the air fryer to crisp up the chicken to golden-brown perfection.<\/p>\n<p>The thing that elevates regular fried chicken to Nashville hot chicken status is a spicy oil mixture\u2014the signature Nashville hot chicken sauce. This sauce gives the chicken its appealing red glow and extra-spicy flavor. You can brush it over the fried chicken with a basting brush, or add it to the fried chicken in a bowl and toss until each piece is well coated.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Nashville Hot Chicken<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chicken:<\/strong> Debating whether to use chicken tenderloin or breast? We prefer tenderloins in this recipe because they\u2019re naturally tender and they cook up quickly in the air fryer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marinade:<\/strong> A mixture of dill pickle juice, hot pepper sauce (like our Test Kitchen&#8217;s pick for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-hot-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-hot-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">best hot sauce<\/a>) and a little salt injects tangy, spicy flavor into the chicken. Plus, the acids in the pickle juice break down proteins and lock in moisture, making the meat juicier as it cooks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dredge mixture:<\/strong> The coating in this Nashville hot chicken recipe is straightforward: flour, salt and black pepper. You can also add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the dredge mixture if you want your chicken even spicier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hot oil mixture:<\/strong> This seasoned oil gives Nashville hot chicken its signature kick. It&#8217;s a combination of olive oil, hot spices (cayenne pepper, paprika and chili powder) and savory garlic powder. We add a little dark brown sugar to give it a sweet-and-spicy vibe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dill pickle slices:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t forget a hefty side of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/we-taste-tested-5-brands-of-dill-pickles-the-winner-may-surprise-you\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/we-taste-tested-5-brands-of-dill-pickles-the-winner-may-surprise-you\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">dill pickles<\/a>. Cold, briny pickles are a great complement to the fiery heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Mix up the marinade<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1930764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT23_235772_ST_1020_1_YVedit.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Mix up the marinade\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a bowl or shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon of pickle juice, 1 tablespoon of hot sauce and 1\/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the chicken to the mixture, and turn to coat. Refrigerate the dish, covered, for at least an hour.<\/p>\n<p>Drain the chicken, and discard any marinade.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the coating<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1930765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT23_235772_ST_1020_2_YVedit.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Coating the Chicken\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat your air fryer to 375\u00baF. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, pepper and the remaining 1\/2 teaspoon salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of hot sauce and the remaining 1 tablespoon of pickle juice.<\/p>\n<p>Dip the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, making sure you coat both sides. Shake off the excess. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then back in the flour mixture.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip: <\/em>This double-dipping of dry coating will help give your chicken that crispy texture we all love in fried chicken.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Fry it up<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1930766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT23_235772_ST_1020_3_YVedit.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Frying the Chicken in Air Fryer\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Working in batches, arrange the chicken in a single layer on the well-greased tray in the air-fryer basket. Give the chicken a quick spritz of cooking spray. Cook until the chicken is golden brown, five to six minutes. Turn the pieces over and spritz them again with cooking spray. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, an additional five to six minutes.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip<\/em>: In our testing, we find cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers. To be sure your chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to determine when the chicken reaches at least 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Create the Nashville hot sauce<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1930767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT23_235772_ST_1020_4_YVedit.gif?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"Adding Sauce to Chicken\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Whisk together the olive oil, cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder and garlic powder in a small bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl, and pour the oil mixture over the top. Toss to coat the chicken. Serve the chicken with dill pickles.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip<\/em>: If you want your Nashville hot chicken to be hotter, add more cayenne and hot sauce to this oil mixture. You can cut back on the cayenne if you want to go a bit milder, knowing you can always add more spice later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2131751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT25_235772_EC_0403_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Nashville Hot Chicken\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Nashville Hot Chicken Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add spices to the flour mixture:<\/strong> Give the chicken even more flavor by adding spices like garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, dried thyme or dried oregano to the flour mixture before dredging the chicken.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a Dutch oven:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t have an air fryer or prefer to make the chicken the traditional way, fry the pieces in a Dutch oven instead. First, fill the Dutch oven with about 1\/2 inch of oil, and heat the oil to 350\u00ba. Add a few pieces of chicken (don&#8217;t overcrowd the pot) and cook, uncovered, until they&#8217;re golden, seven to eight minutes. Turn and cook until both sides are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165\u00ba. Remove the chicken from the pot, and let rest on a bed of paper towels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve it on white bread:<\/strong> It&#8217;s tradition to serve Nashville hot chicken on a slice of white bread. The white bread soaks up the sauce and tempers the heat a bit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve it on waffles:<\/strong> Instead of serving this Nashville hot chicken with the classic white bread and pickles, turn it into a spicy version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/chicken-and-waffles\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/chicken-and-waffles\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">fried chicken and waffles<\/a>. The hot oil will pair perfectly with the warm sweetness of maple syrup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Nashville Hot Chicken<\/h2>\n<p>Let the cooked chicken cool completely. Transfer it to an airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator for three to four days. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/reheat-fried-chicken\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/reheat-fried-chicken\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">reheat fried chicken<\/a> in the air fryer, preheat the unit to 350\u00b0. Spray each side of the chicken with cooking spray. Cook the pieces, flipping every three minutes to promote even heating, until each piece reaches an internal temperature of 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n<h2>Nashville Hot Chicken Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2131752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT25_235772_EC_0403_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Nashville Hot Chicken\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What makes Nashville hot chicken different?<\/h3>\n<p>The spicy oil is the secret that makes Nashville hot chicken unique. Our recipe calls for hot pepper sauce in the marinade and spices like cayenne, paprika and chili powder in the hot chicken sauce.<\/p>\n<h3>What flavor is Nashville hot chicken?<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s spicy, of course! But while the spice level can vary, the flavor complexity does not. Most Nashville hot chicken recipes use a healthy dose of seasonings. Many also include pickle juice for tang and brown sugar for a hint of sweetness.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Nashville hot chicken sauce made of?<\/h3>\n<p>Our version of Nashville hot chicken sauce uses smoky and spicy seasonings, olive oil, and brown sugar.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I serve with Nashville hot chicken?<\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally, Nashville hot chicken is served with white bread and pickles to help balance the spiciness. You can also enjoy it alongside cooling foods like cottage cheese or ranch dressing, or with classic fried chicken sides like french fries or tater tots. It also pairs well with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/southern-sides\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/southern-sides\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">southern side dishes<\/a> like hush puppies or collard greens.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can I find Nashville hot chicken (even if I&#8217;m not in Tennessee)?<\/h3>\n<p>Not planning to be in Nashville anytime soon? Luckily for you, chicken shacks are popping up around the country. If you&#8217;re traveling to New York City, Peaches Hot House in Brooklyn is known for its chicken. Try The Budlong Shouthern Chicken in Chicago or Howlin&#8217; Ray&#8217;s in Los Angeles. Those in Birmingham, Alabama, can visit Hattie B&#8217;s satellite location (the original is in Nashville). And, for what it&#8217;s worth, KFC has it on their menu, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to make the iconic Nashville hot chicken in your home kitchen yourself, even if you do not call Tennessee 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Learn how to make Nashville hot chicken in your home kitchen.","recipeIngredient":["2 tablespoons dill pickle juice, divided","2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, divided","1 teaspoon salt, divided","2 pounds chicken tenderloins","1 cup all-purpose flour","1\/2 teaspoon pepper","1 large egg","1\/2 cup buttermilk","Cooking spray","1\/2 cup olive oil","2 tablespoons cayenne pepper","2 tablespoons dark brown sugar","1 teaspoon paprika","1 teaspoon chili powder","1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder","Dill pickle slices"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Mix up the marinade","text":"In a bowl or shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon of pickle juice, 1 tablespoon of hot sauce and 1\/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the chicken to the mixture, and turn to coat. Refrigerate the dish, covered, for at least an hour. Drain the chicken, and discard any marinade.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT23_235772_ST_1020_1_YVedit.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the coating","text":"Preheat your air fryer to 375\u00baF. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, pepper and the remaining 1\/2 teaspoon salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of hot sauce and the remaining 1 tablespoon of pickle juice. Dip the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, making sure you coat both sides. Shake off the excess. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then back in the flour mixture. Editor's Tip: This double-dipping of dry coating will help give your chicken that crispy texture we all love in fried chicken.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT23_235772_ST_1020_2_YVedit.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Fry it up","text":"Working in batches, arrange the chicken in a single layer on the well-greased tray in the air-fryer basket. Give the chicken a quick spritz of cooking spray. Cook until the chicken is golden brown, five to six minutes. Turn the pieces over and spritz them again with cooking spray. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, an additional five to six minutes. Editor's Tip: In our testing, we find cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers. To be sure your chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to determine when the chicken reaches at least 165\u00b0.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT23_235772_ST_1020_3_YVedit.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Create the Nashville hot sauce","text":"Whisk together the olive oil, cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder and garlic powder in a small bowl. Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl, and pour the oil mixture over the top. Toss to coat the chicken. Serve the chicken with dill pickles. Editor's Tip: If you want your Nashville hot chicken to be hotter, add more cayenne and hot sauce to this oil mixture. You can cut back on the cayenne if you want to go a bit milder, knowing you can always add more spice later.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nashville-Hot-Chicken_FT23_235772_ST_1020_4_YVedit.gif?fit=700,467"}],"recipeYield":"6 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lisa Kaminski"},{"@type":"Person","name":"Lindsay D. 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Can these be baked in the oven?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Laura6144"},"reviewBody":"<p>The flavor\u2019s great. No complaints there. Appearance-wise, it was a letdown. The chicken never turned golden brown. It was very pale with some browned batter spots, where the batter hadn\u2019t flaked off. I greased the fryer really well, too. And I couldn\u2019t get the sauce to coat evenly, so we all agreed it was the tastiest\/ugliest chicken sandwich we\u2019d ever had. That said, everyone wanted seconds. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kmunger"},"reviewBody":"<p>This chicken was nothing like crispy Nashville chicken.  There was little crisp, just soggy breading.  The chicken itself had good flavor, but the crunch was so disappointing!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-08-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mark262"},"reviewBody":"<p>Hard pass, dawg<\/p><p>I have tried dozens of ToH recipes and always been satisfied. Not today<\/p><p>, this one was a disaster from start to finish. The sauce was way too oily, the chicken stuck to the fryer and all the breading fell off. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Neal235"},"reviewBody":"No-one who made this as described would find it palatable. Probably a misprint on the amount of cayenne. How exactly was this test kitchen approved? No way.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BBiscuit"},"reviewBody":"Awwwww-some!!  It's been 3 hours since I've eaten this meal and I'm still thinking about it!!  We loved the drenching sauce, sweet -heat is our favorite.  I tweaked the recipe a bit to give the coating more seasoning.  I made a bowl of seasoning using 1t cajun seasoning, 1T garlic powder, 1T onion powder, 1t pepper - the proportions are \"to taste\". I was using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1\" strips. In a bread pan (cuz it better fits the chicken strips), I whisked the wet ingredients, the hot sauce, and pickle juice, then I added 1T of the seasoning mixture. In another bowl went the flour and the remainder of the seasoning to make the dredge.  Making sure I could SEE the seasoning, I kept adding the cajun seasoning to the dredge until the flour turned a bit pink.  I settled a cooling rack over a cookie sheet, then I went backwards from the instructions, not wanting to make the flour dredge try to stick to the wet dip on wet meat.  Dredge, dip, then dredge and put the coated tenders on the cooling rack to set the I have a  coating.  I have a brand new Black & Decker Crisp-N-Bake and this chicken was its maiden voyage. I cooked the chicken 15 minutes, flipped and sprayed and another 15 minutes. I made the drenching sauce exactly to the recipe, tossed the cooked chicken in the drench and oooooohhh. This chicken is so good.  Thank you!  We are very grateful for this recipe. I served it with dill pickle slices, cole slaw, potato chips and South Carolina peach slices.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Joseph806"},"reviewBody":"<p>My biggest complaint about this recipe, remaining 6 ingredients?? Say what they are. ;(<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Phinius JLardbottum","givenName":"Phinius","familyName":"JLardbottum"},"reviewBody":"I think a little less cayenne and brown sugar might be better. But, I  will be making this again, with some tweaks.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ToddSchmitt"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe several time each time adding and subtracting. I add a little more spice to the dry mix.... use thighs and have no issues with browning in my airfryer (which is small)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"justmbeth"},"reviewBody":"We made this last year and absolutely loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Millie Fortune-Gilpin","givenName":"Millie","familyName":"Fortune-Gilpin"},"reviewBody":"I made this.  I used the 1\/2 cup of olive oil as part of the marinade.   I put the salt and pepper in the flour and used swerve brown sugar with the cayenne, chili powder, paprika and garlic powder.   I used boneless chicken thighs. And it worked out well.  My even better if I\u2019d myself flipped the chicken to get crispy ness on both sides.  I am new to air fryer but glad I invested in one","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jodie"},"reviewBody":"Not good at all.   The breading doesn\u2019t brown at all and is very clumpy...  would not make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RustyRidenour"},"reviewBody":"The time in the air fryer is completely wrong","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"235772","romance_copy_dek":"No plans to travel to Tennessee? 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