My Secret Southern Charm Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breasts)
• 4 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 cups vegetable oil (or peanut oil, for a richer flavor)