Daytona Beach Style Wings (Hooters)

Ingredients:

20 chicken wings

1/2 cup flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp paprika

Vegetable oil ~ frying

Sauce

3/4 cup Sweet Baby's Ray Barbecue sauce (Recipe here)

1/4 cup Frank's RedHot sauce

1/4 cup honey

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/4 tsp red chili flakes

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp soy sauce

Dipping Sauce

Blue cheese

Ranch dressing

Directions/Instructions:

1. Whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Pour the flour mixture over the chicken and coat evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the coating to set.
2. Fill a deep fryer with 3 inches of vegetable oil and preheat the oil to 350 deg F.  Preheat the grill to high heat.
3. Prepare the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a saucepan and bringing it to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then set aside.
4. When the oil is hot, fry the wings in batches until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Drain them over a baking sheet or paper towel-lined plate on a wire rack.
5. When the wings are done frying, transfer them to a sauce dish. Pour the prepared Daytona sauce over the chicken and mix well, ensuring it is fully coated.
6. Transfer them to the baking rack and bake them for 3 minutes in the preheated grill or oven at 357 degrees C.
7. Remove the wings from the grill/oven and brush them with the remaining sauce.  Serve them straight up or with dipping sauce on the side.  Enjoy!