Cookbook:Spicy Fried Wings

No need for wing sauce. These are already plenty hot.

Ingredients

 * 12 whole chicken wings, tips removed and cut in half
 * 1½ tbsp cayenne pepper
 * 2 tbsp lemon pepper
 * ½ tbsp black pepper
 * ½ tbsp salt
 * 1 tbsp smoked paprika
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
 * Cornmeal, as needed, for dredging
 * Vegetable oil for deep frying

Procedure

 * 1) Combine all seasonings except lemon zest and then sprinkle over chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
 * 2) Combine egg and lemon zest in a pie plate and place cornmeal in another pie plate.
 * 3) Heat oil to 350°F.
 * 4) Dip chicken into egg mixture and then dredge in cornmeal.
 * 5) Fry in batches for 11–12 minutes. Drain on a rack. Please don't use paper towels unless you want greasy chicken.
 * 6) Sprinkle with red pepper flake for hotter wings, but this is completely optional. Serve.