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Pouring hot oil into spice mixture

Name: Nashville Hot Sauce

Summary: This classic Nashville hot sauce recipe is a spicy, smoky, oil-based condiment made with cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and garlic. It’s perfect for brushing onto fried chicken, wings, sandwiches, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: sause
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • ½ cup cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder optional
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ cup hot frying oil vegetable or peanut oil

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Heatproof mixing bowl
  • Saucepan or deep fryer (for heating oil)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Ladle or small cup
  • Spoon or whisk for mixing

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. In a heatproof bowl, mix together cayenne, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Carefully ladle in the hot oil (straight from the fryer or heated in a pan) into the spice mixture.
  4. Stir immediately until smooth and well blended.
  5. Let the sauce cool slightly, then brush or drizzle over fried chicken, wings, or sandwiches.
  6. Store leftovers in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Notes:
Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
Add a touch of honey or hot honey for extra sweetness.
Reheat slightly before reuse as oil may solidify in the fridge.
For a smoky twist, try chipotle powder or infused oil.