BBQ Chicken Wings

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees...Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with 3 tablespoons of chili powder and 2 teaspoons of salt. Use your hands to rub spices into the skin as needed.
2. 2
   Lay wings out on wire rack in a single layer.
3. 3
   Bake for 45-50 minutes or until skin is crispy and chicken is cooked through.While chicken is cooking: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. 4
   Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are soft, but not browned.
5. 5
   Add the remaining ingredients and stir, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to low and  simmer for about 20 minutes or until sauce is thickened a bit.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and allow sauce to cool at room temperature. Discard lemon slices and bay leaves.In a large bowl pour 1 1/2 cups of BBQ sauce, reserving the rest for dipping) and add the cooked chicken wings. Toss gently to coat chicken.
7. 7
   Spread chicken back out onto wire rack lined baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly caramelized.
8. 8
   Serve chicken wings with reserved sauce for dipping. ENJOY!