GARLIC-CHEESE CHICKEN WINGS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 37g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.