Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This high heat is crucial for achieving crispy wings. While the oven heats up, you can prepare your wings.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken wings, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Make sure each wing is evenly coated. The baking powder is key to getting that crispy skin, so don’t skip this step!
Place the seasoned wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread them out in a single layer, ensuring no wings are touching. This will allow the heat to circulate and cook them evenly.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for about 45 to 50 minutes. Halfway through, flip the wings to ensure they cook evenly. You’re looking for a beautiful golden-brown color and crispy texture. The smell will drive you wild!
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once it’s melted, add in the hot sauce and honey. Stir to combine and let it simmer gently.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 Tbsp of water until smooth. Add this mixture to the sauce and stir constantly for about 20 seconds until lightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss gently to coat them evenly. Make sure every wing is fully coated!
Now, it’s time to prepare your dip! In another bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and blue cheese. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Serve the wings hot, accompanied by the creamy dip. Don’t forget to have some napkins on hand—it’s going to get messy but oh so good!
