Golden Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with salt, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper.

Pour in buttermilk (and egg, if using). Mix well to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight for deeper flavor).

2. Coat with Seasoned Flour

In a separate bowl, mix flour with Cajun spice or seasoning salt.

Remove wings from marinade, shaking off excess liquid.

Dredge in seasoned flour until fully coated. For extra crunch, dip back into the marinade and flour again for a double dredge.

3. Fry to Crispy Perfection

Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry wings in small batches for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

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