Nashville Hot Chicken Wings - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 cup pickle juice (or use the brine from pickled peppers, or both)
• ½ cup water (enough to cover the chicken)
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 2 pounds chicken wings (separated and wing tips removed)
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 cup flour (all-purpose)
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon cayenne
• 4 cups vegetable oil (or use peanut or canola, for frying)
• 4 tablespoons cayenne
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, if desired)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• FOR SERVING: Pickled slices, white bread