Yield: 4 Servings
INGREDIENTS
1 Chicken (2 ½ -3 lbs), cut into 8 pieces
(2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 wings, 2 drumsticks)
1 Container Buttermilk (32 oz.)
2 Tbsp Saucy Rascals Everyday Hot Sauce 1½ Tbsp Coarse Black Pepper
3⅓ cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder 4 cups Frying Oil
SPICE MIX
⅓ cup Smoked Paprika
⅓ cup Cayenne Pepper
1 Tbsp Mustard Powder
2 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tbsp Granulated Garlic 1 tsp Salt
METHOD
1. Mix buttermilk with hot sauce and 1 Tablespoon of black pepper.
2. Add chicken and let marinate for 1-2 hours. Remove and drain chicken; pat dry.
3. Mix flour, baking powder, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder. Add chicken and coat in flour mixture. Shake off excess and let rest for 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil to 300F. Add chicken pieces and cook for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
4. In a small bowl, mix spice mix. Set aside all but 2 Tbsp. Carefully ladle ½ cup hot oil to mix.
5. Add chicken to spiced oil, turn to coat, remove and sprinkle with remaining spice mix.
