Nashville-Style Hot Wings

Name: Nashville-Style Hot Wings
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 lb chicken wings; 4 cups buttermilk; ½ cup lard; 1 cup flour; ½ cup cayenne powder; 6 tablespoons onion powder, or dried minced onion; 6 tablespoons garlic powder, or dried minced garlic; 6 tablespoons paprika; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons black pepper

Recipe by Tasty from tasty.co

Meal

Ingredients

4 servings

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3 lb chicken wings
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4 cups buttermilk
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½ cup lard
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1 cup flour
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½ cup cayenne powder
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6 tablespoons onion powder, or dried minced onion

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6 tablespoons garlic powder, or dried minced garlic
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6 tablespoons paprika
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4 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons salt
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2 tablespoons black pepper

Instructions

Combine all master spice mix ingredients and separate into three equal portions.
In a large bowl combine chicken wings, ⅓ master spice mix, the buttermilk. Cover and chill for as long as possible (4 hours to overnight).
Rinse the brined wing pieces and pat dry.
Mix the flour with another ⅓ of the master spice mix.
Dredge the chicken wing pieces in the flour/spice mixture. Shake off any excess. Set aside.
Heat your oil to 325˚F (170˚C).
Fry the wings for 8-10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F (74˚C). The wings will splatter so its a good idea to have a lid nearby!
Take the wings out and drain on a paper bag or paper towels.
Place the lard in a saucepan and sprinkle over the last ⅓ of your master spice mix. Once the lard is melted and warm, stir the mixture, and take it off the heat. Immediately baste your fried wings with the lard/spice mix and serve right away!
Enjoy!