Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe Spicy Crispy Southern Fire

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks recommended)
• 240 ml (1 cup) buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Frank's RedHot or similar)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 360 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 960 ml (4 cups) vegetable oil
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) reserved frying oil
• 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• White bread slices (optional)
• Pickle chips (optional)