Preheat your convection oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and set it aside.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil until evenly coated.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken wings and toss until they are evenly coated.
Place the seasoned chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are in a single layer and not touching.
Bake in the preheated convection oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through cooking.
Once cooked, remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot with your favorite wing sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
Before tossing the wings in oil, make sure they’re thoroughly patted dry with paper towels. This helps them get extra crispy in the oven.
Cooking the wings on a wire rack allows the heat to circulate around the wings, ensuring they cook evenly and get crispy all over.
Make sure the wings are in a single layer and not touching each other on the baking sheet. Overcrowding can cause them to steam rather than bake, leading to less crispy wings.
Let the wings rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the juices to redistribute, making them even more flavorful and juicy.