1Combine chicken, buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, stir with tongs, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
2Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, white pepper, and cayenne pepper in a plastic bag or dish and shake or stir to mix.
3Heat oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
4Remove chicken from buttermilk, drip off excess, and coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
5Shake off excess flour and fry in the oil for approximately 14 minutes, maintaining oil temperature between 300 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6Remove chicken from oil, place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and rest for 10 minutes before serving.