Grandmas Secret Southern Fried Chicken Recipe Crispy Juicy…

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
• 4 cups (950 ml) buttermilk, chilled
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco, Frank's RedHot)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60 g) cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 4-6 cups (950ml - 1.4 litres) vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying