Crispy Buffalo Shrimp

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for dusting
• 1.5 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 30 frozens medium shrimp , thawed, shelled, and deveined
• 0.25 cups hot pepper sauce , such as Frank's RedHot

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Whisk flour, lemon pepper seasoning, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl.

3. 3

   Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Dip shrimp in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture to evenly coat. Transfer shrimp to a baking sheet in a single layer until ready to fry; sprinkle remaining flour to fully cover as needed.

4. 4

   Carefully lower shrimp, in batches of 8 to 10, into the hot oil; fry until golden brown and cooked through on the inside, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

5. 5

   Toss shrimp with hot sauce in a large bowl until completely coated.