Southern Fried Chicken Batter Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a bit of heat)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar)
• 1 egg
• Vegetable oil for frying