Not seasoning the chicken properly before cooking.

Using cold chicken straight from the fridge.

Skipping the buttermilk marinade for extra tenderness.

Using the wrong type of oil for frying.

Frying at the wrong temperature, leading to uneven cooking.

Overcrowding the pan, which lowers the oil temperature.

Forgetting to rest the chicken on a rack to stay crispy.

Not double-coating for the perfect crunch.

Ignoring the importance of oil temperature control between batches.