Pat 2 pounds chicken wings dry with paper towels. This helps them crisp up.
In a large bowl, toss the wings with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 2 teaspoons olive oil until evenly coated.
Oven Instructions: Preheat to 400°F. Arrange wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Air Fryer Instructions: Cook at 380°F for 25–30 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.
While wings are hot, toss them in your choice of sauce ( Buffalo Sauce , Garlic Parmesan Honey BBQuntil fully coated.
Arrange on a platter, sprinkle with parsley or extra Parmesan if desired, and enjoy with ranch or blue cheese dressing.