Honey-Garlic Fried Chicken Wings - Tony Chachere's

Ingredients

• 2-3 Pounds Chicken Wings, Whole
• 2 Cups Buttermilk
• 1/4 Cup Hot Sauce (Such as Tony’s Pepper Sauce)
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 1/2 Cup Rice Flour
• 1 Cup Cornstarch
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Mustard
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ginger Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 3 Tablespoons Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning, Divided, or to Taste
• 3 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning, Divided, or to Taste
• 1 Tablespoon Chinese Five Spice (Optional)
• Oil for Frying
• 1/3 Cup Garlic, Minced
• 3/4 Cup Butter
• 1/3 Cup Honey
• 1 Tablespoon Chili Flakes
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 Teaspoon Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning