Crispy homemade fried chicken with juicy meat, seasoned buttermilk marinade, and crunchy golden coating.

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3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces

2 cups buttermilk

1 tablespoon hot sauce

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Oil for frying

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1. Mix buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

2. Marinate chicken at least 4 hours.

3. Whisk flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.

4. Coat chicken thoroughly.

5. Rest coated chicken 15 minutes.

6. Heat oil to 325°F–350°F.

7. Fry chicken until golden brown and 165°F internally.

8. Rest on wire rack before serving.

Use a thermometer for accurate frying.

Do not overcrowd the pan.

Rest chicken on a wire rack for best crispiness.