Craving crispy chicken without the mess of deep-frying? Check out this easy recipe!
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk (and hot sauce if using) with the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated.