Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
Prep the wings. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cornstarch, and baking powder until evenly coated.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. put in fridge for 2 - 3 hours.
Bake the wings. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip them and bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Make the sauce. While the wings bake, combine ketchup, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Toss the wings in sauce. Once the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss until fully coated.
Serve and enjoy! Arrange the wings on a platter and serve immediately. Don’t forget the napkins!
