Mind-Blowing Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe + Video

Name: Mind-Blowing Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe + Video
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 34 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 3-4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (I used a fryer pack, 8 pieces total.); 1 ¼ cup dill pickle juice; 3 tablespoon sugar; 1 ½ cups buttermilk; ¼ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or Louisiana); 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup cornstarch; 3 tablespoons creole seasoning; 2 quarts peanut oil (or vegetable oil); ¾ cup reserved fry oil; ¼ cup ground cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; White bread; Dill pickles