Louisiana Popeyes Fried Chicken Recipe: Crispy & Easy!

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) Water
• 1/4 cup (55g) Kosher Salt
• 2 tablespoons (25g) Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 2 cups (475ml) Buttermilk
• 3 lbs (1.35 kg) Chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings preferred)
• Peanut Oil, or Vegetable Oil for frying
• 3 cups (375g) All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
• 1 tablespoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt