- 5½ lb chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, patted very dry
- 2¾ tbsp baking powder
- 2¾ tsp salt
- 1⅓ tsp black pepper
- 1⅓ tsp garlic powder
- 1⅓ tsp paprika
- ⅔ cup buffalo sauce, optional, for tossing after cooking
- 5½ tbsp butter, optional, melted, for the sauce