Crispy Fried Chicken Legs Recipe My Familys Golden Secret

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) cold water
• ¼ cup (50g) kosher salt
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 8 chicken legs (about 2 lbs / 900g total)
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
• 2 cups (475ml) vegetable oil, for frying