Southern-style Spicy Fried Wings

Ingredients:

Spicy Chicken Seasoning Ingredients:

-1 tbs. seasoning salt
-1 tbs. crushed red pepper flakes
-2 tsp. black pepper
-2 tsp. cayenne pepper
-2 tsp. poultry seasoning
-1 tsp. lemon-pepper
-12 whole chicken wings, cut in 1/2 at the joint

Spicy Chicken Batter:

-2 eggs
-2 tbs. hot sauce
-1 tbs. crushed red pepper flakes
-1 tsp. black pepper
-1 tsp. cayenne pepper
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-vegetable oil, to fry

Spicy Dipping Sauce:

-1 cup sour cream
-2 tbs. horseradish
-1/4 tbs. chili sauce
-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
-Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.

Directions:

*In a small bowl whisk together seasoning salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cayenne pepper, poultry seasoning, and lemon pepper.
*Reserve 2 tablespoons in a separate bowl.

*Rinse chicken wings in cold water and place into a shallow baking dish.
*Sprinkle the wings evenly with the seasoning, and let them marinate, covered and chilled, for 1 hour.

*Whisk eggs, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a medium size mixing bowl.
*Set aside.
*Put the flour into a shallow dish or pie plate.

*In a large deep-fryer or large Dutch oven, heat oil to 350° on a deep-fat thermometer.

*Dip chicken wings into the egg mixture then into the flour.
*Place wings 3 at a time into the hot oil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown.
*Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray.
*Make sure oil returns to temperature before adding the next batch.
*Sprinkle the wings with the reserved seasoning for extra hot wings.

Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy!