Garlicky Gilroy Chicken Wings

 

2 lbs. chicken wings (about 15 wings)

3 heads fresh garlic

1 C plus 1 T olive oil

10-15 drops hot pepper sauce

1 C grated Parmesan cheese

1 C Italian-style bread crumbs

1 t black pepper

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Disjoint chicken wings, discarding tips, rinse and pat dry. Separate garlic cloves and peel. Place garlic, olive oil and hot pepper sauce in blender or food processor and puree. Combine Parmesan, bread crumbs and pepper in a plastic bag. Dip wings in garlic puree and roll in bread crumb mixture, one at a time, coating thoroughly. Coat a shallow non-stick baking pan with oil and add wings in a single layer. Drizzle with remaining garlic puree and sprinkle with any remaining bread crumb mixture. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until brown and crisp. Makes 6 servings.