Gluten Free Fried Chicken

Name: Gluten Free Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks, breasts, or wings); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice); 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional, for flavor); 2-3 cups vegetable oil (or peanut oil) for deep frying