"Cayanne.. Lawry's - It's a seasoning salt that does the salting work," he explains as he grabs the spice containers to do just that, dumping more than might seem strictly necessary.

"Don't ask me for amounts, I eyeball everythin'. You're gonna help me fry it, right? It's mostly waitin' anyway. Fried chicken is the easiest thing in the world, if I'm honest. Just takes time."