Crispy Restaurant Style Buffalo Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 cups vegetable oil, or as needed
• 2 cups peanut oil, or as needed
• 2 pounds chicken wings

Steps

1. Make seasoning mix: Combine paprika, black pepper, chili powder, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, and mustard powder in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Cook chicken: Heat 2 inches vegetable oil and peanut oil in a deep cast iron pot or heavy pot over medium heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Dry chicken wings thoroughly with a paper towel.
3. Fry chicken in 2 batches in hot oil, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Increase oil temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry chicken in 2 batches in hot oil until skin is crispy and golden brown and meat is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; transfer to a large bowl.
5. Sprinkle seasoning mix over chicken and toss to evenly coat.