Extra Crispy Fried Chicken

Name: Extra Crispy Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1/4 cup freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced rosemary, plus 4 medium sprigs; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced thyme, plus 4 sprigs; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced sage, plus 4 sprigs; 5 minced bay leaves, preferably fresh, plus 5 whole leaves; 3 garlic cloves, minced, plus 1 head, broken into cloves; Two 3-pound whole chickens; 1 quart buttermilk; 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 1 teaspoon sugar; Grapeseed or vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup rice flour; 1/4 cup garlic powder; 1/4 cup onion powder; Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling; Lemon wedges, for serving