Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 4 pounds chicken wings, split and tips discarded
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• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 cups peanut oil for frying
• salt to taste