1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position the oven rack to the upper-middle spot. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, add a wire rack on top, and give it a spritz with non-stick spray for easy cleanup.

2-Dry the chicken wings: Thoroughly dry the chicken wings with paper towels to help them get extra crispy during baking.

3-Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the dried wings in this seasoning until they’re evenly coated for maximum flavor.

4-Arrange the wings: Arrange the seasoned wings skin side up in a single layer on the prepared wire rack to allow air to circulate and promote crispiness.

5-Bake the wings: Bake the wings on the upper-middle rack, turning them every 20 minutes until they’re crispy and browned this usually takes about 40 minutes, but could go up to an hour based on size.

6-Rest the wings: Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to keep those juices locked in.

7-Prepare the buffalo sauce: For the buffalo sauce, combine the hot sauce, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and cool to room temperature before tossing with the wings. You can make this ahead and chill it in the fridge.

8-Toss the wings: Finally, toss the rested wings in the cooled buffalo sauce or your chosen alternative like ranch or honey garlic for a personalized touch.