How to Make Amazing Fried Chicken with Parmesan Crust

Ingredients

• 4 large chicken thighs (boneless, skinless; about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
• 1 cup buttermilk (240ml)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5g)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (5g)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5g)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
• 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (100g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (1g)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (1g)
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional; 1g)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder (2g)
• Vegetable oil (for frying, about 1 quart / 1 liter)