Ingredients
2 large whole garlic bulbs1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese3/4 cup grated Romano cheese1/2 teaspoon pepper15 whole chicken wings (about 3 pounds)
Preparation
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.
