My Best kfc copycat recipe Crispy Finger Lickin Good

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) water
• 1/4 cup (50g) kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons (24g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) celery salt
• 2-3 lb (900g - 1.3kg) cut-up chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts)
• 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) paprika
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried basil
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) dried mustard powder
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.625ml) ground coriander
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 3-4 cups (700-950ml) vegetable oil, for frying