Fiery Buffalo Wings

You want hot wings? With this recipe, you'll have 'em!

Recipe Ingredients:

24 chicken wings (about 4 pounds)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetable oil
2/3 cup hot sauce
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 (0.92-ounce) package roasted garlic dressing mix

Cooking Directions:

1. Cut off and discard wingtips; cut wings in half at joint. Place chicken in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; sprinkle with garlic powder, and shake.
   
2. Pour oil to a depth of 5-inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°F (190°C).
3. Fry chicken 5 minutes; drain on paper towels, and cool slightly.
4. Place in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add hot sauce, and shake to coat.
   
5. Stir together sour cream, butter, and dressing mix. Serve with chicken wings.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Variation: For Spicy Buffalo Wings, prepare wings according to directions using 1/3 cup hot sauce and 1/3 cup water.