Cracking Easy Fried Chicken Recipe: Golden & Crispy!

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950 ml) cold water
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs / 1.4-1.8 kg), cut into 8 pieces
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) paprika
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk or buttermilk
• Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying (about 4-6 cups / 950 ml - 1.4 L)