49er Buffalo Chicken Wings

Yes I know, the 49ers lost to the Seahawks yesterday.  I can tell you I am so incredibly tired of hearing the taunting from work people- I'm glad it's over regardless of the outcome.  Even though Gary is a Steelers fan- we did spend quite a bit of time in the Emerald City.  I thought it was a perfect excuse to make my special baked chicken wings.  :)

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pack of "party wings"
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce

1. Line a banking sheet with aluminium foil, and spray with cooking spray.  Mix the flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder & kosher salt in a freezer bag.  Rinse chicken wings & pat dry.  Add chicken wings to bag, seal, & toss until well coated with flour mixture.  Place wings onto the baking sheet and refrigerate at least 1 hour.  This will make the breading and sauce stick
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
3. Melt butter in a sauce pan, and add the hot sauce.  Whisk until mixed well.  Dip the wings into the hot sauce mixture until well coated.  Place the wings on a broiler pan.  This is especially important.  This will make the wings crispy- as the fat drains into the lower pan.  Bake for 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.  
4. For the last 5-10 minutes broil on high to make wings extra crispy
5. Add bleu cheese and extra hot sauce on the side for dipping

I do have a 49er fan in the making at home.  I am working on him- I know that the Steelers will always be his number one team.  However with the Bay Area now considered a forever home....  I think I might be successful in a few years...