Best Southern Fried Chicken Recipe Crispy Juicy -…

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) cold water
• 1/4 cup (55g) kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons (24g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (8g) black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 teaspoon (2g) paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) onion powder
• 3 lbs (1.36kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breasts)
• 2 cups (470ml) buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (24g) paprika
• 2 tablespoons (24g) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (12g) onion powder
• 1 tablespoon (9g) dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon (8g) dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons (10g) kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon (2g) black pepper
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying