How to Fry Better Chicken at Home

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1 whole chicken (4 to 5 lbs max weight), or 2 Cornish hens (approximately 2 lbs each)

subheading: For the brine:

2 cups buttermilk

2 tbsp Kosher salt

subheading: For the seasoned flour:

2 tbsp paprika (smoked or sweet)

1 tbsp finely ground black pepper

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp salt-free poultry seasoning, such as Bell's

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cayenne

1 tsp coriander

2 cups all-purpose flour, preferably While Lily*

¼ cup cornstarch

2 tbsp Kosher salt

subheading: For the egg wash:

2 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk

½ tsp Kosher salt

1 tbsp hot sauce

subheading: For frying:

4 to 6 cups neutral cooking oil, such as grapeseed or peanut (enough to reach about 2" high in the pot)

½ tsp Kosher salt

note: Note: 1 cup of regular all-purpose flour + 1 cup cake flour can be substituted for White Lily. Do not use self-rising flours.

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