Our Southern Fried Chicken Recipe Is the Only One You'll Ever Need

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 2 wings)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk powder
• 4 cups cold water
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon louisiana-style hot sauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 liters peanut oil or vegetable shortening, for frying