{"title":"Nashville Hot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNashville hot chicken\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine Tennessee original — fried chicken finished with a fiery cayenne-oil paste brushed on hot straight out of the fryer, traditionally served on white bread with a pickle slice laid on top to cut the burn. It's one of the most distinctive regional fried chicken styles in the US, and it's built around real cayenne heat, not a mild dusting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the shelf for anyone frying chicken at home who wants that authentic Nashville-style crust and glaze — coatings and seasonings for the bird itself, plus a finishing dust for wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/rum-and-que-dirty-bird-nashville-seasoning\"\u003eRUM AND QUE's Dirty Bird Nashville Fried Chicken Seasoning \u0026amp; Coating\u003c\/a\u003e for an all-in-one bake, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/atomic-chicken-hot-n-spicy-southern-fried-chicken-coating\"\u003eATOMIC CHICKEN's Hot 'N Spicy Southern Fried Chicken Coating\u003c\/a\u003e for a crunchier Aussie-made crumb, or \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/kosmos-q-nashville-hot-wing-dust-142g\"\u003eKOSMOS Q's Nashville Hot Wing Dust\u003c\/a\u003e if you're finishing wings rather than a whole coated piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one hits a different stage of the process — coating, seasoning or finishing dust — so you can build the heat where you actually want it: baked into the crumb, or dusted on at the end. It's a small, focused range, but it's proper cayenne heat done right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Nashville heat, no shortcuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more: our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/hot\"\u003ehot\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/chicken\"\u003echicken\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rum-and-que-dirty-bird-nashville-seasoning","title":"RUM AND QUE: Dirty Bird Nashville Fried Chicken Seasoning \u0026 Coating – 150g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot — Nashville-style, a proper cayenne bite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150g pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in New Zealand — forged in the competition BBQ scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains MSG (flavour enhancer 621). Ingredients: spices and spice extract, salt, dehydrated garlic, flavour enhancer (621), herbs — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fried chicken, wings \u0026amp; tenders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNashville heat in a pouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirty Bird Nashville is Rum and Que's fiery fried-chicken seasoning and coating — built to bring that hot, red, cayenne-slicked Nashville flavour to your own kitchen. Use it as a seasoning through the flour or as the coating itself, and turn out fried chicken with a serious bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpfront cayenne heat over a savoury, herby, garlicky base. It's properly hot in the Nashville tradition — fierce but flavoured, not just fire — with the kind of red, spiced crust that stains your fingertips and keeps you reaching back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix it through your flour dredge, then coat brined chicken pieces and fry until deep golden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss just-fried chicken in a little more so the heat sits right on the crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir into melted butter and brush over the fried bird, Nashville-style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason wings before an air-fry or bake for a lower-effort hot-chicken hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub over halloumi or cauliflower before frying for a meat-free version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the pouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red-tinged, spiced seasoning with visible herbs and garlic. Fine enough to work through a flour dredge and to cling to a hot, oiled crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spices and spice extract, salt, dehydrated garlic, flavour enhancer (621), herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains a flavour enhancer (MSG, 621). Further allergens to be confirmed — always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/492_big-bite-nashville-burger.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eHot enough to make a grown pirate weep, and worth every tear. Coat and fry the bird in this, cool the burn with a pot of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/atomic-chicken-blue-cheese-sauce-250ml\"\u003eAtomic Chicken Blue Cheese\u003c\/a\u003e, then double down for the brave with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/bbq-mafia-the-capo-vinegar-hot-sauce-375ml\"\u003eBBQ Mafia The Capo\u003c\/a\u003e vinegar hot sauce. Brine the chicken first — it keeps it juicy under all that heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Nashville Hot Chicken Burgers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBring napkins. Bring courage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 chicken thigh fillets; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup plain flour mixed with 2 tbsp Dirty Bird; 3 tbsp melted butter mixed with 1 tbsp Dirty Bird; 4 buns with pickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the thighs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDredge in the seasoned flour, pressing it on well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow-fry at 170°C for 6–8 minutes, turning, until golden and 75°C inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush with the spiced butter and stack in buns with pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spiced butter puts the Nashville heat right on the crunchy crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RUM AND QUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40542125490218,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/rum-and-que-dirty-bird-nashville-coating-150g-front-v2.png?v=1788042277"},{"product_id":"atomic-chicken-hot-n-spicy-southern-fried-chicken-coating","title":"ATOMIC CHICKEN: Hot ‘N Spicy Southern Fried Chicken Coating – 500g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy — a real chilli kick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains gluten (wheat) — not gluten free; vegetarian \u0026amp; vegan friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy fried chicken, wings, tenders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSouthern fried chicken with the heat turned up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyone who thinks fried chicken should bite back a little — Atomic Chicken Hot 'N Spicy Southern Fried Chicken Coating brings the same shatter-crisp golden crust with a proper chilli kick baked in. This 500g pack turns wings, drumsticks and tenders into that hot-and-crunchy feed you'd normally have to queue for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour \u0026amp; heat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury Southern fried flavour up front — salt, umami and warm spice — then a building, spicy chilli kick through the finish that lingers pleasantly without blowing your head off. It is the crowd-pleasing kind of hot: enough to make it a “spicy” order, still moreish enough to keep eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDredge chicken, dip in buttermilk or egg wash, then coat again for a craggy, extra-crunchy crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-fry or shallow-fry until golden, or oven-bake \/ air-fry for a lighter spicy feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat on wings and tenders for a hot-chicken night, or on cauliflower for a spicy meat-free option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss the fried pieces in a little hot sauce for a Nashville-style double hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the pouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seasoned pale-golden flour blend flecked with spice, carrying that chilli warmth through the mix. It clings to damp chicken and fries up to a deep, crunchy golden crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain flour, corn flour, dehydrated vegetable powders, hydrolysed vegetable protein, spices, chicken salt, salt, sugar, flavour enhancer (621), rice cereal, anti-caking agent (551), rice bran oil, natural flavour, baking powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains gluten (wheat) — not gluten free. Suits vegetarians and vegans based on the listed ingredients (the “chicken salt” here is the seasoning, not meat). May contain traces of dairy, soy, sesame, peanuts and tree nuts. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy — a building, real chilli kick baked into the crust; the crowd-pleasing kind of hot, moreish rather than punishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is made with wheat flour, so it contains gluten. It suits vegetarians and vegans by its listed ingredients — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dredge chicken, dip in buttermilk or egg wash, then coat again and deep-fry, air-fry or bake until deep golden and crunchy; toss in hot sauce for a Nashville-style hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/744_devilish-fried-chicken.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFry it crisp and let it bite — this crust already runs hot. Push it further with a fruity \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fancy-hanks-jalapeno-peach-hot-sauce\"\u003eFancy Hanks Jalapeño \u0026amp; Peach Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e tossed through the wings, then keep a tub of cool \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/uncle-mungos-burger-sauce-200ml\"\u003eUncle Mungo's Burger Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e on the side to put the fire out between bites. Heat and rescue, all on one plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Nashville-Style Hot Tenders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBites back, then apologises with a pickle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600g chicken tenderloins; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup Hot 'N Spicy Southern Fried Chicken Coating; Oil for frying; Sliced white bread and pickles to serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip the tenders in buttermilk, then press firmly into the coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry at 170°C for 5–6 minutes until golden and 75°C inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss in a little of your favourite hot sauce for a double hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe on white bread with plenty of pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How hot is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Spicy — a building, real chilli kick baked into the crust; the crowd-pleasing kind of hot, moreish rather than punishing.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it gluten free?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No — it is made with wheat flour, so it contains gluten. 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Every unit is quality-checked before it ships. A BB date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to save big and try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNashville heat, no deep-fry drama\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKosmos’ most innovative Wing Dust yet — a spicy Nashville-style heat that tingles your lips and keeps you reaching for one more bite, like a warm bowl of chilli on a cold day. Now on clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCayenne-forward Nashville heat with a buttermilk-solids roundness that softens the edges — hot and tingling, but balanced enough to keep eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dry seasoning that dusts on \u003cstrong\u003eafter\u003c\/strong\u003e the cook — no sauce, no mess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust hot fried or baked chicken for instant Nashville hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake over wings and serve on white bread with pickles, the proper way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHit fries, mac \u0026amp; cheese, or a toasted cheese sandwich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine, red-brown cayenne-heavy powder flecked with buttermilk solids — grabs onto hot chicken and blooms into a tingling heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFrom the brand's published label:\u003c\/em\u003e Salt, Spices including Cayenne Pepper, Buttermilk Solids, Garlic Powder, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Culture, Enzymes), Natural Flavors, Butter, Citric Acid, Yeast Extract, Dried Milk, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Extractive of Paprika, Disodium Inosinate \u0026amp; Disodium Guanylate, Sodium Caseinate, Disodium Phosphate, and less than 2% Soybean Oil \u0026amp; Silicon Dioxide added to prevent caking. Contains: Milk (label statement); soybean oil is also listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains milk (buttermilk solids). Allergens \u0026amp; dietary claims not verified here — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;color:#fde68a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered at a heavy discount as it's past its best-before (BB) date. Every unit is quality-checked before it ships. A BB date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off, so it's a great chance to save big and try something new.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook the wings naked, then dust them while hot and toss — all the flavour, none of the sauce mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot — Nashville-style, lip-tingling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so cheap?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's short-dated clearance stock — still perfectly safe and tasty, just heavily discounted because it's near its best-before date. A best-before date is a guide to peak quality, not a safety cut-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA, in Oklahoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler’s Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/547_devilish-nashville-chicken.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDarryl reckons: dust it on hot chicken, slap it on white bread with pickles and don’t apologise. Chasing a fruity counter to the burn? Finish with a lick of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/atomic-chicken-honey-mango-bbq-sauce-250ml\"\u003eAtomic Chicken Honey Mango BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. Plunder the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kosmos-q\"\u003eKosmos Q line\u003c\/a\u003e while you’re at it. Lay on a few \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/acide-dill-cucumber-chips\"\u003eACIDE Pickled Dill Cucumber Chips\u003c\/a\u003e straight from the fridge for cold crunch against the hot chook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Nashville Hot Chook Sanga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhite bread, pickles, zero apologies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 chicken thigh fillets; 1 cup plain flour with 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp Nashville Hot Wing Dust; Oil for frying; Soft white bread and pickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDredge the thighs in the seasoned flour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry at 175°C for 7–8 minutes until golden and 75°C inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust heavily the second they come out of the oil, then serve on white bread with pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How hot is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Hot, Nashville-style, lip-tingling.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is it so cheap?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It's short-dated clearance stock, still perfectly safe and tasty, just heavily discounted because it's near its best-before date. 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Use it straight on chicken as a rub, add it to flour for a spicy fried chicken batter, or mix it with hot lard or oil to brush over fried chicken the traditional Nashville way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront is salt and paprika, the middle brings garlic and onion, and it finishes with a proper spice heat that builds the more you eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk into hot frying oil or melted lard and brush over fried chicken while the crust is still crackling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to plain flour for a spicy fried chicken dredge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub straight onto chicken wings or thighs before smoking or air-frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust over hot chips for a spicy kick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: shake over popcorn for a hot-chicken-inspired snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine grind with a deep red-orange colour — turns into a glossy, brick-red hot oil when whisked into fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, paprika, garlic, spices, onion, extractives of paprika (color) and not more than 2% tricalcium phosphate added to prevent caking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan and all natural per the Australian distributor; made with gluten-free ingredients but not gluten-free certified. Allergens — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Lillie's Q Hot Chicken Seasoning?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lillie's Q calls it true Nashville hot. We rate it 6 out of 11 on our Hub Heat — properly hot, but built for flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make Nashville hot chicken with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix the seasoning with hot lard or frying oil and brush it over freshly fried chicken, or add it to flour for a spicy batter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's made with gluten-free ingredients, but it isn't gluten-free certified. It's also vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/411_fanning-heat-hot-chicken.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003ePaprika, garlic and a proper heat that builds — Nashville in a shaker. Fry chicken in \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/meat-church-chicken-fried-steak-breading\"\u003eMeat Church Chicken Fried Steak Breading\u003c\/a\u003e, whisk this through hot oil and paint it on while the crust is still crackling. White bread underneath, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/acide-bread-butter-zucchini-pickles\"\u003eAcide Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles\u003c\/a\u003e on top. Keep a cold drink handy, because you'll want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Nashville Hot Chicken Sangas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrunch, heat, pickles, repeat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 chicken thigh fillets; 250ml buttermilk; 1 cup chicken breading; 3 tbsp Hot Chicken Seasoning; 4 slices white bread and pickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the thighs in the buttermilk with 1 tbsp of the seasoning for at least 1 hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDredge in the breading and fry at 170°C for 7–8 minutes until golden and 75°C inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully ladle 120ml of the hot frying oil into a heatproof bowl and whisk in the remaining 2 tbsp seasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush the spiced oil over the chicken and serve on bread with pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How hot is Lillie's Q Hot Chicken Seasoning?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Lillie's Q calls it true Nashville hot. 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