1-Start by preparing the chicken pieces from the ingredients list. Mix the buttermilk marinade, including 2 pots of buttermilk, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon onion granules, 2 teaspoons dried sage, 2 teaspoons garlic granules, and 2 teaspoons salt, then coat the chicken thoroughly. Let it marinate overnight or up to 24 hours in a large bowl or food bags for the best tenderness.

2-Next, crush 100 grams of crisps finely and combine with 200 grams cornmeal, 200 grams plain flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried sage, 2 teaspoons onion granules, 1 teaspoon garlic granules, and 2 teaspoons sweet paprika to make the spiced coating. This step ensures a flavorful, crispy battered Frazzles chicken exterior.

3-Drain the excess buttermilk from the chicken using a colander. Coat each piece thoroughly in the spiced mixture, pressing it on for good adherence. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 170°C, testing by browning a bread cube in about 40 seconds, and preheat the oven to 160°C fan or equivalent.

4-Fry 3-4 pieces at a time for 10-12 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 75°C. Place them on wire racks over lined trays to crisp up, and keep warm in the oven while cooking batches. Replace oil if it gets dirty to maintain quality.

5-For dietary adaptations, consider baking instead of frying. Throughout this process, terms like buttermilk fried chicken recipe help emphasize the method. Preparation time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes plus marinating, making it manageable. For similar techniques, visit our fried chicken guide.