✔ 8-10 chicken drumsticks or thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred) 🍗
✔ 2 cups buttermilk (for tenderizing) 🥛
✔ 1 egg (for extra crispiness) 🥚
✔ 1 teaspoon salt
For the Secret 11-Herb & Spice Coating:
✔ 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
✔ 1 tablespoon salt 🧂
✔ 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
✔ 1 tablespoon paprika 🌶️
✔ 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
✔ 1 teaspoon onion powder
✔ 1 teaspoon dried basil 🌿
✔ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
✔ ½ teaspoon dried thyme
✔ ½ teaspoon celery salt
✔ ½ teaspoon ground mustard
✔ ½ teaspoon white pepper
✔ ½ teaspoon ground ginger
For Frying:
✔ Vegetable oil (for deep frying – peanut or canola oil works best) 🛢️
✅ Optional: A pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra spicy kick!
