Southern Cast Iron Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot sauce see note
• 3 1/2 pounds chicken cut into 8 pieces
• 8 cups flour all-purpose
• 1/4 cup garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• vegetable shortening or peanut oil, for frying