How to use this Southern fried chicken seasoning to fry chicken:

• Mix the poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Rub the seasoning mixture all over each piece of chicken.
• Pour the peanut oil (preferred) or vegetable oil into a deep fryer, 6-quart skillet, or Dutch oven until the oil is 1-inch deep.
• Heat the oil over medium heat or until it reaches 350 degrees F.
• While you're waiting for the oil to heat up, place 1 cup of the divided flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper in a medium-size mixing bowl or 1-gallon resealable food storage bag.
• Shake (or mix) the sealed bag to combine the ingredients for a homemade poultry seasoning, and set the flour mixture aside.
• Pour the second cup of flour into a second resealable bag (or medium-sized mixing bowl) and set it aside.
• In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg, and set that mixture aside too.
• The chicken will go through a 3-step process from here.
• First, place the chicken in the bag (or bowl) of seasoned flour and shake or toss to coat the chicken evenly.
• Second, shake off the excess flour and dip the chicken into the buttermilk mixture.
• Third, transfer the chicken to the last bag (or bowl) of flour and shake or toss until it's very well coated.
• Place the coated chicken into the pre-heated oil, skin-side down, and be careful not to overcrowd the chicken in the oil. You can fry a second batch if need be to avoid overcrowding by frying all the chicken at once. Just make sure the hot oil remains at 350 degrees F.
• Cook the chicken pieces for 10 to 12 minutes, occasionally turning to prevent excessive browning.
• As the chicken batter turns golden brown, remove it from the hot oil.
• To keep the fried chicken warm, allow it to drain in a closed container with a paper towel under the chicken.
• Serve this Southern fried chicken seasoning recipe right away, and enjoy!