Di's Buffalo Wings

An exciting spice blend and a spicy butter dipping sauce make these wings real crowd pleasers!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 43 mins
• Calories: 428 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• ⅔ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• ⅔ cup cornmeal
• 1 cup hot pepper sauce
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder to taste
• 24 chicken drumettes
• 4 cups oil for frying
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1 ½ teaspoons Italian-style seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place the chicken drumettes and buttermilk in a large bowl. Soak drumettes approximately 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, sift together flour and cornmeal. Mix in coarse salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian-style seasoning. Dip the drumettes in the flour mixture, then place in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 12 to 13 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Step 4

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Blend in the hot pepper sauce. Remove from heat and use for dipping the fried drumettes.