Start by cutting them into drumettes and wingettes. Use a sharp knife to cut them at the joint and remove the tips. If you prefer, you can buy pre-cut “party wings” at the store to save time and effort. When planning for this meal, my recommendation is to prepare approximately one pound of bone-in wings per person.
Next, pat the wings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Add the wings to a large bowl or a Ziploc bag and sprinkle the baking powder all over the wings. Make sure you get aluminum-free baking powder. Set the wings on a metal rack and let them air-dry for a couple of minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Then, place the wings back in a large bowl and add spices. Toss them to coat them evenly.
Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet with a wire rack. I recommended lining the sheet with either aluminum or parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Bake the chicken wings until browned, about 45 minutes. While the wings are baking, let’s move on to the sauce!