Nashville Hot Wings Recipe

These Nashville Hot Wings are packed with bold, spicy flavor and cooked to crispy perfection using your choice of the grill, air fryer, or oven. Coated in a fiery homemade Nashville Hot Seasoning rub, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or game day snack.

Course Grilling, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Nashville Hot Wings Recipe

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 45

Servings Servings

Calories 503kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

3 lbs. Chicken Wings split or whole
3 cups Pickle Brine for brining
2 tbsp Mayo or olive oil for binding
3 tbsp Nashville Hot Seasoning Rub

Sauce

4 tbsp Butter melted
2 tsp Nashville Hot Seasoning Rub

Instructions

Brine the Wings

Place chicken wings in a large bowl or zip-top bag and cover with pickle juice. Let the wings brine in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Do not exceed 1 hour to prevent overly salty wings.
Remove wings from the brine, pat them completely dry with paper towels, and discard the brine.

Season the Wings

Place the dried wings in a large bowl and drizzle with mayo or olive oil, tossing to coat evenly.
Sprinkle Nashville Hot Seasoning Rub over the wings and toss until fully coated.

Cooking the Wings

Grilled Wings: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F) and set up for indirect heat. Grill wings for 25–30 minutes, turning every 5–7 minutes until skin is crisp and internal temperature reaches 175–180°F.
Air Fryer Wings: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Arrange wings in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and fully cooked when they hit an internal temperature of 175–180°F.
Oven Baked Wings: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack. Arrange wings in a single layer and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway. For extra crisp, broil the wings for 2–3 minutes at the end.

Saucing and Serving

In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the Nashville hot seasoning and mix until the spices are blended well into the butter.
Pour the seasoned butter over the wings and toss to combine.
Serve with your favorite dressing, crispy celery, and top with some pickle de gallo if desired.

Notes

Brining in pickle juice adds tangy flavor and helps keep wings juicy during cooking.
Drying the wings well after brining is essential for achieving crispy skin.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure wings reach 175°F+ for the best texture.

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