Southern 'Fried' Chicken Wings

The wings are usually deep-fried in vegetable oil, but in the interest of good health I sprayed these with olive oil and baked them in the oven.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups	Buttermilk
1 kg	Chicken wing (Main)
1 cup	Flour
2 tsp	Freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp	Dried thyme
¼ tsp	Salt, up to 1/2 tsp
¼ tsp	Paprika, up to 1/2 tsp
¼ tsp	Cayenne pepper, up to 1/2 tsp
1 spray	Oil

Directions

1. Spray olive oil
2. Set oven to 200 degC.
3. Place chicken wings in a large bowl, add buttermilk and mix to coat well.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. In another bowl combine flour and seasonings.
6. Drain wings in a colander over a bowl. Reserve the buttermilk.
7. Dredge wings in the flour, dip in reserved buttermilk then again in flour, shaking off any excess.
8. Set on a tray. Chill for 30 minutes.
9. Spray wings with oil. Bake for about 35 minutes or until cooked and crispy.

Tip:If buttermilk is not available substitute 1 & 1/4 cups each of plain unsweetened yoghurt and milk.