The Best Buttermilk-Brined Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: The Best Buttermilk-Brined Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 1 h 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg; Kosher salt; One whole chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into 10 pieces or 3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on breasts, legs, drumsticks, and/or wings; 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour; 1⁄2 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 cups vegetable shortening or peanut oil