Spicy Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

3.1. Marinate the Chicken:

• In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce.
• Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, ensuring they are fully coated.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

3.2. Prepare the Coating:

• In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

3.3. Coat the Chicken:

• Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off.
• Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
• Shake off any excess flour and place the coated chicken on a wire rack.