The recipe list is lengthy due to the flavorful crust coating for the meat, which includes a blend of salt, paprika, garlic and onion powder, cayenne pepper, herbs and white pepper.
I prefer shallow-frying chicken in a cast iron skillet instead of deep-frying, and baking in the oven, like my healthier Oven Fried Chicken recipe, is another option.
Whisk the hot sauce ingredients with melted butter and oil until thickened. Brush on chicken, adjusting spiciness to taste.
Yes. Prepare the chicken up to the point of frying. Store them in the refrigerator overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 mins before frying. Another way is to prepare the spicy sauce ahead. Store in the fridge, covered, for up to 2 weeks.
Substitute every cup of buttermilk with 1 cup of regular milk + 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon. Brush the chicken with hot sauce depending on your spiciness tolerance or completely leave it out.