Fried Chicken Wings Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 6 cups water (or enough to cover the chicken)
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (add up to 1 tablespoon additional favorite seasoning blend, like blackening seasoning or Cajun seasoning)
• 2 pounds chicken wings (separated and wing tips removed)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1.5 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce (Louisiana style preferred)
• 1 cup flour (all-purpose)
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 4 cups vegetable oil or use peanut or canola (for frying)
• For Serving. Your favorite hot sauce or wing sauce. Try my homemade buffalo sauce recipe. So good!