Brown Sugar Cinnamon Wings

Ingredients

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top for even cooking and crispiness.
Prepare Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
Bake Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden and crispy.
Make Glaze: While the wings are baking, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, paprika (if using), soy sauce, honey, melted butter, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Coat Wings: Once baked, transfer the wings to a clean large bowl. Pour the warm brown sugar cinnamon glaze over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
Final Bake: Return the glazed wings to the wire rack. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes to set the glaze, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Serve: Remove wings from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese, or enjoy as is.

Make Ahead: You can season the wings and prepare the glaze a day in advance. Store separately in the refrigerator and bake when ready.
Storage: Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes to regain crispiness.
Variations: For extra heat, increase cayenne pepper to 1/2 teaspoon or add a splash of hot sauce to the glaze.