The Best Buttermilk-Brined Southern Fried Chicken Recipe | Recipe Cart | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• Kosher salt
• One whole chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into 10 pieces or 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on breasts, legs, drumsticks, and/or wings
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 cups vegetable shortening or peanut oil