In a large, shallow bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, cayenne pepper, pepper, and salt.
Dredge the chicken, a few pieces at a time, in the flour mixture making sure to shake off any excess flour. Place on a large baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour. Coat the chicken a second time with the flour mixture and place on the baking sheet.
In a large, high sided stock pot, heat about 2 inches of canola oil to 375 degrees using a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
Deep fry about 8 to 10 pieces of chicken at a time for about 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Drain on a wire cooling rack placed in a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
Serve immediately or cool completely and store in the refrigerator.
Serve cold or reheat in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.