Buffalo Wings

 

Vegetable oil for frying

¼ c. butter

¼ c. crystal louisiana hot sauce

dash pepper

dash garlic powder

½ c. flour

¼ t. paprika

¼ t. cayenne pepper

¼ t. salt

10 chicken wing pieces

 

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees.  You want just enough oil to cover the wings entirely—an inch or so deep. 

Combine the butter, hot sauce, pepper and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat.  Heat until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well blended. Combine the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl. If the wings are frozen, be sure to defrost and dry them.  Put the wings in a large bowl and sprinkle the flour mixture over them, coating each wing evenly.  Put the wings in the refrigerator 60-90 minutes.  This will help the breading to stick to the wings when fried.  Put all of the wings in the hot oil and fry 10-15 minutes or until some parts of the wings begin to turn dark brown.  Remove from the oil to a paper towel to drain.  Don’t let then sit too long, because you want to serve them hot.  Quickly put the wings in a large bowl and add the hot sauce mixture, stir to coat.  Serve with bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks.