Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Tenders - CHRISTOPHER DORION

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. Nashville Hot Spice Mix
• 2 Lbs. (8-10) Chicken Tenders
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp. onion powder
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/3 cup hot sauce
• 4 cups vegetable oil, or other neutral oil
• Sliced white bread
• Sliced pickles (optional; for serving)