Step 1

Add chicken wings to buttermilk and let marinate for at least 2-3 hours.

Step 2

While chicken marinates, add flour, seasoned salt, paprika, black pepper and garlic powder to paper bag and shake well to evenly distribute flavors.

Step 3

Dip each piece of chicken into seasoned flour thoroughly coating each piece then add piece to baking sheet to rest.

Step 4

Finish coating all chicken and let sit for 10-15 minutes until coating has set.

Step 5

While coating sets, add 2 1/2-3 inches of oil to a medium sized deep pot or deep fryer and heat over medium high heat. Also turn on oven to 275 degrees.

Step 6

This is my test for knowing when the oil is ready: Big Mama always tossed a tiny bit of flour in the oil and if it began to fry and sizzle, the oil was ready.

Step 7

Fry all pieces until golden brown and place on paper towels to drain for only 1 minute per wing before tossing in sauce.

Step 8

Whisk together hot sauce and melted butter and heat in microwave to make sure it is hot.

Step 9

Add half of sauce to another large bowl and carefully toss several wings in sauce until completely covered. Add more sauce if you like them really saucy like me then serve immediately.

Step 10

Celery and ranch or blue cheese is a nice complement.

Step 11

If not serving immediately, place in the oven to keep warm.