Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   hot chili powder
   2      whole         eggs lightly beaten
   4      pounds        chicken wings -- (15)
                        oil for frying
     1/2  cup           boiling water
   1      tablespoon    cumin
   2      tablespoons   ketchup
   2      tablespoons   hot paprika
   1 1/2  tablespoons   hot pepper sauce
   1      teaspoon      oregano
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      fresh ground pepper

Preparation:

Mix the chili powder, cumin, hot paprika, oregano, salt and pepper together with the boiling water, and stir to make a chili paste. Stir in the ketchup and pepper sauce. Set aside to cool slightly. Place the eggs in a large bowl, and stir in the chili paste. Mix well. Cut the tapered joint from the wings, and reserve for stock or another use. Put the trimmed wings in the spice egg mixture. Toss thoroughly. The wings should soak in the marinade for several hours in the refrigerator; the longer they marinate, the spicier they will be. Heat an inch of oil in a heavy skillet to 375F. (it's the proper temperature when a wing tip dipped in the oil causes an immediate bubbling) fry the wings in batches for about eight minutes, flipping once during cooking. Be sure not to crowd the pan. Drain on paper towels. Serve h or chille