DI'S BUFFALO WINGS

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A flavor packed alternative to traditional buffalo wing recipes.

Provided by DIANE TAKIS

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Place the chicken drumettes and buttermilk in a large bowl. Soak drumettes approximately 30 minutes.
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 757.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g