Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 lb / 1.36 kg chicken pieces
• 2 cups / 475 mL buttermilk
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 cups / 240 g flour
• 2 tsp hot paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne, or to taste
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• High-heat frying oil, as needed

Method

1. Refrigerate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for several hours.
2. Combine flour with paprika, cayenne, pepper, garlic and salt.
3. Dredge chicken thoroughly and rest coated pieces on a rack.
4. Cook safely in suitable frying equipment in small batches.
5. Check 165°F / 73.9°C in the thickest part of each piece.
6. Rest on a clean rack and serve with a cooling dip if desired.