Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 3 quartss cold water
• 0.33 cups balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cups salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 8 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil , or as needed
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes , or to taste
• 4 pounds chicken wings , separated at joints, tips discarded
• 2 tablespoons fine bread crumbs
• 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese , divided

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat foil with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine water, vinegar, 1/4 cup salt, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, and rosemary in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Add chicken wings, return to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove chicken wings with a slotted spoon to a cooling rack and allow to dry for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Mash garlic and a pinch of salt together in a mortar and pestle until smooth.

4. 4

   Combine mashed garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Add chicken wings and bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

6. 6

   Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve hot and enjoy!