Easy Southern Fried Chicken with Crispy Flavor Delight

Ingredients

• 4 large chicken thighs or drumsticks (approximately 2 lbs / 900 g)
• 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (5 g)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (4 g)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat) (2 g)
• Vegetable oil (for frying) – approximately 4 cups / 960 ml (or enough to fill your frying pot)