on a wing and a prayer

Yes, wings are an excellent noshing option for football games, but they're acceptable, nay, desirable under many other circumstances too. (Perhaps not Valentine's Day, but who am I to judge?)

I saw about 158 wing recipes in the weeks leading up to the Super Somewhat Okay Bowl, but I didn't try any of them. Nope, I stuck with our tried-and-true, making use of basic ingredients and a little-muss-little-fuss method. Heck, it's easier to clean up the dishes used in preparing these than it is to tidy up your person after consuming them!

If you like wings and you like dead simple, give these flappers a try.

Cheesy Chicken Wings (the anti-Valentine's Day grub)
Makes 20 pieces
Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken wings, thawed if from frozen
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
To set up your station, have one bowl containing the melted butter beside another bowl containing a mixture of the cheese and seasonings.
Dip each wing first in the butter, then roll it around in the cheese and spice mixture, coating evenly.
Place the coated wing into the pan, leaving space around it.
If any butter or cheese remain at the end, pour or sprinkle it over the wings in the prepared pan.
Bake for one hour, flipping the wings over halfway through.
If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.