Crispy Fried Chicken

Name: Crispy Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 2 to 4; 2 Cornish game hens, or 1 small (3- to 4-pound) fryer chicken; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, divided; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne powder, divided; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided; 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided; Tabasco, or other vinegar-based hot sauce; 2 cups buttermilk, more if needed; 2 cups flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; Peanut oil