Southern Fried Chicken Batter
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch (extra crunch!)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
Directions:
1. Prep your chicken: Pat dry and season lightly with salt & pepper.
2. Make the wet mix: In a bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce.
3. Mix dry coating: Combine flour, cornstarch, and all spices in a shallow bowl.
4. Double dip:
First dip chicken in the flour mix.
Then into the egg mix.
Then back into the flour mix. Press to coat well!
5. Fry:
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C)
