Prepare the Wings:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

2. Bake the Wings:

• Bake the wings for 40-45 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them halfway through for even cooking.

3. Make the Jack Daniel’s Glaze:

• While the wings are baking, combine the Jack Daniel’s whiskey, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.

4. Glaze the Wings:

• Once the wings are done baking, remove them from the oven and toss them in the prepared Jack Daniel’s glaze until they are well coated.

5. Serve:

• Return the glazed wings to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.
• Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing, and celery and carrot sticks if desired.