I had completely given up on homemade fired chicken and had relegated myself to KFC for the rest of my life...
Then I saw AB a few nights ago make this, and decided to give it one last try...
and as I was watching it I remembered our electric skillet... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />

BTW... a piece of small mesh aluminum screen over the skillet really keeps the grease from flying all over!
I just bought a small roll at the HW Store for about $5...
I do have one of those round ones for my cast iron skillet, but not nearly big enough for the electric...
I was able to fit ten thighs comfortably in ours...

and definately marinade in buttermilk (2% fat) for 12-24 hours before... I just mixed the spices: paprika, cayenne, S&P in with the buttermilk...
let drain in a collander, then dredge in all-purpose flour, unseasoned, and shake off any excess, let sit for 5-10 mins... then fry...
as AB said, mixing seasonings in with the flour will only burn them...

Overall... Sooooo much better than KFC! and a lot less grease!