Bandito Chicken Wings

Source: Taste of Home - Nov/Dec 1997

12 whole chicken wings
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter, divided
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 cup taco sauce
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup French salad dressing
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat combine 2 tablespoons butter and oil. Fry chicken until brown. Place in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

In a saucepan, combine taco sauce, barbecue sauce and French dressing. Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and remaining butter; cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sauce is blended. Pour 1/2 cup over the chicken wings. Bake uncovered at 300 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Serve with remaining sauce.