NASHVILLE HOT TENDERS KFC RECIPES

Steps:

• Create a dredging station by whisking milk and hot sauce in one bowl. In a separate bowl, mix panko bread crumbs, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
• Season tenders with a little salt and pepper. Start by coating chicken tenders with milk mixture and drain off excess milk, then coat chicken in panko bread crumbs mixture, ensuring all of the chicken is coated.
• Place chicken in greased air fryer basket or use a parchment sheet liner. Cook on 370 degrees for 16 minutes, flipping and spraying chicken halfway through cooking, until chicken is fully cooked and has reached a temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Meanwhile, when there are about 5 minutes left on the chicken, create the hot paste.
• Combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, dry mustard, garlic powder, and salt to a large bowl.
• Warm up your peanut oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Once your oil starts to bubble and simmer, pour it over your spice mixture and whisk to combine.
• Once chicken tenders are done, remove from air fryer and add them to the hot paste and toss, making sure the hot paste covers all of the chicken. Serve with pickle slices and enjoy!
  
  

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all spice rub ingredients.
• In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, bay leaves, and 1½ tablespoons of the spice rub. Add chicken until well coated. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
• In a medium bowl combine, 1 teaspoon of the spice rub, and all remaining hot sauce ingredients except for the butter.
• In a large shallow dish, combine eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce.
• In a separate shallow dish, combine flour, baking powder, and remaining spice rub in a large bowl.
• Dredge chicken in flour, then buttermilk, and then flour again. Place on a baking sheet until ready to fry.
• In a large dutch oven heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. Cook 3 to 4 pieces at a time for 7 minutes per side, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Add butter to prepared sauce, whisk until smooth.
• Cool for 2 to 3 minutes before brushing on sauce.