Oven-Fried Hot Wings

Steps

1. 1

   Position a rack in the center of the oven, place a large rimmed sheet pan on that rack and heat the oven to 450 °F (230 °C).

2. 2

   Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, then toss with the baking powder and 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 3/4 teaspoon fine salt).

3. 3

   When the oven is heated, carefully remove the hot sheet pan from the oven and add the 1/2 cup of oil.

4. 4

   Pat the chicken wings dry once more, then add them to the hot oil on the pan in a single layer.

5. 5

   Bake the wings for 30 minutes.

   Start 30-minute timer
6. 6

   Pull the sheet pan out of the oven and carefully flip the chicken. If needed, loosen them first using a thin spatula, then turn with tongs.

7. 7

   Return the pan to the oven and cook until the wings are golden and crisp, another 10 to 20 minutes.

   Start 20-minute timer
8. 8

   While the wings finish cooking, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan or skillet, combine the hot sauce, butter, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

9. 9

   Bring the sauce mixture to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

   Start 1-minute timer
10. 10

    Season the sauce to taste with salt and transfer it to a large heatproof bowl.

11. 11

    Use tongs to add the cooked wings to the bowl of sauce and toss until thoroughly coated.

12. 12

    Transfer the wings to a platter and serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and vegetable sticks.