Happenin' Hot Wings

Ingredients

• 5 lbs chicken wings
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• oil, I prefer canola (for deep frying)
• 1/2 cup butter, no substitutes
• 1/2 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• blue cheese (optional) or ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)
• celery rib (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Separate chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips or save for making chicken stock. Rinse wing sections under running water; pat dry.

2. 2

   Combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken wing sections in seasoned flour and shake off excess. Place on separate plate.

3. 3

   Preheat deep fryer to 340 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry chicken wing sections, about 10-12 pieces at a time, until crispy and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Drain on paper toweling.

4. 4

   While chicken wings are frying, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add hot sauce and cider vinegar. Cook sauce mixture until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat; pour into large bowl.

5. 5

   Toss cooked chicken wing sections with sauce. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping and celery sticks, if desired. Enjoy!