2 Lbs Chicken Wings, Split At The Joint, Wingtips Removed

1/2 Cup All-purpose Flour

1 Tsp Garlic Powder

1 Tsp Onion Powder

1 Tsp Smoked Paprika

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Black Pepper

1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter

1/2 Cup Hot Sauce (Such As Frank's Redhot)

Vegetable Oil, For Frying

step 1

In A Bowl, Mix Together The Flour, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Salt, And Black Pepper.

step 2

Add The Chicken Wings To The Bowl And Toss To Coat Evenly With The Flour Mixture.

step 3

In A Large Skillet Or Deep Fryer, Heat About 1 Inch Of Vegetable Oil Over Medium-high Heat.

step 4

Once The Oil Is Hot (Around 375°f), Add The Chicken Wings To The Skillet In Batches, Being Careful Not To Overcrowd The Pan. Fry The Wings For About 8-10 Minutes, Or Until Golden Brown And Crispy.

step 5

While The Wings Are Frying, Melt The Butter In A Saucepan Over Low Heat.

step 6

Once The Butter Is Melted, Stir In The Hot Sauce Until Well Combined.

step 7

Once The Wings Are Done, Transfer Them To A Large Bowl And Pour The Hot Sauce Mixture Over Them. Toss The Wings To Coat Evenly.

step 8

Serve The Wings Hot, With Celery Sticks And Blue Cheese Or Ranch Dressing For Dipping, If Desired.