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Spicy Fried Wings
No need for wing sauce. These are already plenty hot.
Ingredients
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- chicken wings, tips removed and cut in half12
- cayenne pepper1 1/2 tbsp
- lemon pepper2 tbsp
- black pepper1/2 tbsp
- salt1/2 tbsp
- smoked paprika1 tbsp
- egg, beaten1
- lemon zest, finely grated2 tbsp
- cornmeal, as needed, for dredging
- vegetable oil, for deep frying
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Method 6 steps
Combine all seasonings except lemon zest and then sprinkle over chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Combine egg and lemon zest in a pie plate and place cornmeal in another pie plate.
Heat oil to 350°F.
Dip chicken into egg mixture and then dredge in cornmeal.
Fry in batches for 11–12 minutes. Drain on a rack. Please don't use paper towels unless you want greasy chicken.
Sprinkle with red pepper flake for hotter wings, but this is completely optional. Serve.