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Position oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, place a wire rack on top, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
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Thoroughly pat wings dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl. Complete drying is essential for achieving crispy skin.
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In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder. Sprinkle this mixture over the wings, tossing until evenly coated.
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Place wings skin-side up in a single layer on the prepared wire rack.
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Bake on the upper-middle rack, turning every 20 minutes until wings are crispy and well-browned. Total cooking time may require up to 60 minutes depending on wing size.
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Remove wings from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before tossing with sauce.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all sauce ingredients, stirring until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before applying to wings.