Crispy fried chicken Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 2 Cornish game hens, or 1 small (3- to 4-pound) fryer chicken
• 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
• Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, divided
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided
• Tabasco, or other vinegar-based hot sauce
• 2 cups buttermilk, more if needed
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• Peanut oil