Garlic-Cheese Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 garlic, bulbs whole (large)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 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)

Directions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Squeeze the softened garlic in to a food processor. Add 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. 3

   Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section.

4. 4

   Dip chicken wings into the garlic mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on a greased rack in a 15-in x 10-in x 1-in baking pan; drizzle with any remaining garlic mixture.

5. 5

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