Oven-Fried Hot Wings

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cook the wings: Position a rack in the center of the oven, place a large rimmed sheet pan on that rack and heat the oven to 450 degrees.

2. Step 2

   Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, then toss with the baking powder and 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ¾ teaspoon fine salt.

3. Step 3

   When the oven is heated, carefully remove the hot sheet pan from the oven and add the oil. Pat the chicken wings dry once more, then add to the pan in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes.

4. Step 4

   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.)

5. Step 5

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

6. Step 6

   Meanwhile, 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 and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt.

7. Step 7

   Transfer the sauce to a large heatproof bowl, then use tongs to add the wings to the sauce. Toss until coated. Transfer the wings to a platter, and serve with the ranch and vegetable sticks.