Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Big Nashville Flavor in a Perfect Campground-Sized Package

Crispy, juicy chicken tossed in a spicy Nashville hot sauce, stacked on soft slider buns and topped with crunchy pickles and creamy slaw. These sliders bring just the right amount of heat while staying easy enough for campground cooking. They’re messy, delicious, and guaranteed to disappear fast at any cookout.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 2 cups flour
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Oil for frying

For the Nashville Hot Sauce

• ½ cup frying oil (reserved from cooking)
• 2 Tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp chili powder

For the Sliders

• 12 slider buns
• Dill pickle chips
• 2 cups coleslaw
• Butter for toasting buns

Directions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl.

Add chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Overnight is even better.

2️⃣ Prepare the Coating

Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Remove chicken from marinade and dredge thoroughly in flour mixture.

3️⃣ Cook the Chicken

Heat oil to 350°F.

Fry chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

Transfer to a wire rack.

4️⃣ Make the Nashville Hot Sauce

Whisk together:

• Reserved hot oil
• Cayenne
• Brown sugar
• Smoked paprika
• Garlic powder
• Chili powder

Brush generously over the hot chicken.

5️⃣ Assemble

Toast slider buns lightly.

Add chicken.

Top with pickles.

Add a spoonful of slaw.

Serve immediately.

RVD Signature Twists

Nashville Hot Honey

Drizzle hot honey over the chicken before serving.

Southern Smokehouse

Add crispy bacon and smoked cheddar.

Pimento Cheese Upgrade

Spread pimento cheese on the buns before assembling.

Extra Fire Edition

Add sliced jalapeños and pepper jack cheese.

Chicken & Waffle Sliders

Replace buns with mini waffles and drizzle with maple syrup.

RV-Friendly Notes

✔ Great Blackstone recipe

✔ Easy party food

✔ Perfect game-day meal

✔ Feeds a crowd

✔ Prep ahead friendly

Estimated Nutrition

Per Slider

• Calories: 325
• Protein: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Fat: 18g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 4g

Three Sliders

• Calories: 975
• Protein: 48g
• Carbohydrates: 66g
• Fat: 54g

Why RVers Love It

These sliders pack all the flavor of Nashville hot chicken into a fun, shareable package that’s perfect for cookouts, tailgates, campground gatherings, and summer weekends. The crispy chicken, spicy glaze, cool slaw, and tangy pickles create the ultimate bite every time.