Super Crispy Fried Chicken made My Secret Buttermilk Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.36 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breasts)
• 4 cups (950ml) buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot), optional
• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (120g) cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 4-6 cups (950ml-1.4L) vegetable oil or peanut oil (for frying)
• 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs (Optional)