Cajun Fried Chicken

• Meat

  • 6 Chicken drumsticks
  • 6 Chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Frank's hot sauce

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Basil, dried
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp White pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Buttermilk

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Description

Ingredients

• 6 chicken thighs
• 6 chicken drumsticks
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup Franks Hot Sauce
• 1 egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Vegetable Oil for frying
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions

• Pour the vegetable oil in a skillet until it is about ¾ inch deep. Heat to 350 degrees.
• Season the chicken thighs and drumsticks with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Set aside.
• Prepare the wet ingredients by combining the buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg in a shallow dish. Whisk together until well combined.
• Prepare the breading by combining the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt in a shallow dish. Mix it thoroughly.
• Dip each piece of seasoned chicken into the wet ingredients. Shake it gently to remove the excess. Place it in the breading mix and coat thoroughly. Tap off the excess.
• Place the breaded chicken into the 350 degree oil. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time. The chicken will drop the temperature of the oil so keep it at about 325 degrees. Fry each piece for 14 minutes, turning each piece over about every 2 minutes. Set a timer to make it easy.
• Remove from the oil and place on paper towels. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes before serving so no one burns their mouth with hot oil.