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Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders with Dill Pickle Aioli

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Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders with Dill Pickle Aioli are spicy, crispy mini sandwiches featuring fiery fried chicken topped with a tangy, creamy pickle aioli on soft slider buns. Perfect for parties or a bold weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into slider-size pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • For Nashville hot oil: 1/2 cup hot frying oil, 1 tbsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • For dill pickle aioli: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp dill pickles (finely chopped), 1 tbsp pickle juice, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 tsp fresh or dried dill, Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 slider buns
  • Pickle slices for serving
  • Butter for toasting buns (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, pressing to coat.
  4. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
  5. Mix cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, and garlic powder with some hot frying oil to make Nashville hot glaze. Brush over fried chicken.
  6. For aioli, mix mayonnaise, chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  7. Toast slider buns with butter if desired.
  8. Spread dill pickle aioli on bottom bun, add hot chicken, top with pickle slice, and close the bun.
  9. Serve warm with extra aioli on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne to control spice level.
  • Use chicken tenders as a shortcut.
  • Bake or air-fry for a lighter version.
  • Make aioli ahead for deeper flavor.
  • Assemble sliders fresh to avoid soggy buns.

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