- 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, breasts)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a little heat)
For the Flour Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil or peanut oil (enough for deep frying)