Jared's Hot Wings

Have you ever noticed that around the time of the Superbowl there are so SO many pictures of hot wings everywhere? I know that food companies push a lot of their "game food," but it seems like there are photos of buffalo hot wings in every grocery circular, magazine cover, and on television. That gets me a hunkering for some- and I don't even watch the Superbowl! (Yes, the power of persuasion is strong.) This is my brother-in-law's recipe; these wings have a nice flavor and some heat. It is a simple recipe, temper the spiciness to your own liking. This makes a lot- enough for a main dish for a family of four or an appetizer for a really big party. Cut it in half if you don't want to make quite so much. ~Whitney

Jared's Hot Wings
- 1 pkg. French's Hot Buffalo Wings Seasoning
-4 TBS. butter, melted
-juice of 1 lime (about 1/4 cup) fresh squeezed is best
1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
8 lbs. frozen chicken wings and drums

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place frozen chicken in single layer on baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes. (You will probably need two baking sheets to do all 8 lbs.) Remove from oven and drain the grease from the pan. Turn the chicken over and return to oven. Bake for an additional 30-45 minutes until the wings are fully cooked and somewhat crispy. If desired, drain again and place under broiler for 4-6 minutes to further crisp and brown wings. While chicken is cooking, melt butter and mix seasoning packet, butter, lime juice and Frank's Hot Sauce in a small bowl. When chicken is cooked transfer to a paper-towel lined baking sheet. Pat the chicken wings with additional paper towels to remove as much grease as possible. This step is important if you want the wing sauce to stick to the wings. Put chicken in large bowl and drizzle sauce over the top. Stir the wings to coat all sides. Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
*To tone down the spice, use more lime juice and less Frank's Red Hot Sauce. Or dip in more blue cheese dressing...