Peanut oil, vegetable oil, or solid vegetable shortening for frying
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (8-10 ounces)
1 1/2 cups Water
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. mild paprika