Chef John's Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2) pound chicken (, cut into 8 pieces)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried sage
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups flour
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 ½ quarts peanut oil for frying