Southern Fried Chicken Batter Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a bit of heat)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar)
  • 1 egg
  • Vegetable oil for frying