Double DIpped Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Begian Waffles

INGREDIENTS

• 3 eggs, separated, at room temperature
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups flour (I use King Arthur unbleached, all-purpose)
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 pound frying chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons red pepper sauce
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (I would use more, to taste)
• Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (I would use more, to taste)
• 4 cups peanut oil, for frying
• Warm maple syrup, for serving