Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

Ingredients:

4 lbs. chicken wings
3 C. all-purpose flour
4 C. peanut oil for frying
1 C. saltine crackers, crushed
2 eggs
2 C. buttermilk
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. dried thyme
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

Preheat the oil at 350 degrees. Beat eggs and buttermilk together into a bowl. Put the chicken wings into the mixture and refrigerate it for 30 minutes. In another bowl mix together the flour, crushed crackers, pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Remove the chicken wings from the buttermilk marinade and dip them into the breadcrumbs. Fry the coated wings in the oil for about 10 minutes. Drain the chicken wings on a paper towel lined plate. Before serving sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!