Crispy Fried Chicken Legs

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

8 chicken drumsticks

2 cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)

1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

For the coating:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch (extra crispiness)

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tsp black pepper

1 ½ tsp salt

For frying:

Oil for deep frying (peanut, vegetable, or canola)

🔪 Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken