Preheat the oven to 425°F
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels
Place the wings in a large bowl
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
Toss until evenly coated
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper
Place a wire rack on the baking sheet
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes
Flip the wings halfway through baking
Bake until the skin is crispy and the wings are cooked through
Remove from the oven
Toss with sauce if desired
Serve immediately