I use a milk and egg wash, into which I shred a some fresh herbs (basil, oregano and marjoram are popular) and I also season the cornmeal mix that I use. I used to use straight cornmeal or a mix of cornmeal and flour, but I was in a pinch and used a seafood breading that we had. It gives a light, crispy crust, and now I use that straight or add a little more corn meal to it. I usually season the breading too, a little old bay, some pepper flakes, italian seasoning, etc.
Red Hot does sound good
Yummmmm