Name: Garlic-Cheese Chicken Wings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 large whole garlic bulbs; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 15 whole chicken wings (about 3 pounds)

I developed this recipe several years ago using chicken breasts, then decided to try it on wings as an appetizer - and it was a hit! If you like garlic, you're sure to enjoy these tender zesty bites. -Donna Pierce, Lady Lake, Florida

Ingredients

2 large whole garlic bulbs

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3/4 cup grated Romano cheese

1/2 teaspoon pepper

15 whole chicken wings (about 3 pounds)

Instructions

1 Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulbs. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes.

2 Squeeze the softened garlic into a blender. Add the butter, hot pepper sauce and remaining oil; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheeses and pepper.

3 Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. Dip chicken wings into the garlic mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with any remaining garlic mixture.

4 Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.