• Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  The oil should be just enough to cover wings entirely, an inch or so deep.
  In a plastic Ziploc bag mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt.
  Add the chicken wings and toss until they are evenly coated. Refrigerate for 60 to 90 minutes – Don't skip the step to refrigerate the wings for 60-90 minutes.
  After this rest the spiced flour on the wings becomes sticky, then and only then are they ready to be cooked.
  Combine the butter, hot sauce, pepper and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat.
  Stir together and heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended.
  Remove from heat and reserve for serving.
  Use more butter and less hot sauce for a milder sauce and less butter and more hot sauce for a hotter sauce.

Cooking

• Fry coated wings in hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until parts of wings begin to turn brown.
  Remove from heat, place wings in serving bowl, add hot sauce mixture and stir together.
  
  Serve.