Best Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
• 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk
• COATING:
• 1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/4 cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• Oil for frying