Copycat Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning
Copycat Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning Mix brings that fiery Southern flavor straight to your skillet — bold, buttery, and just the right kind of dangerous. Packed in a pint jar, it’s the perfect blend of smoky spice and old-school heat that makes chicken (and everything else) sing.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup paprika regular or smoked
- ¼ cup cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar loose, not packed
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground mustard
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp cornstarch anti-caking hero — keeps everything silky
- 2 tsp white pepper optional for that true Nashville heat
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and whisk thoroughly for 2–3 minutes until color and texture are uniform.
- Use a funnel to transfer into a wide-mouth pint jar.
- If gifting or long-term storage, pop a small food-safe silica packet or rice sachet on top before sealing.
- 🍗 To Use
- For classic hot chicken: Melt ½ cup butter or oil and whisk in 2–3 tablespoons of the mix.
- Brush or toss over freshly fried or baked chicken.
- Serve with pickles and white bread — just the way Nashville intended.
Notes
Shelf life: 12–18 months