Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with a wire rack to allow for even airflow.
Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum skin crispiness.
In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared rack, ensuring they do not touch each other.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is golden brown and audible when tapped.
While wings bake, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, and tomato paste in a small saucepan over low heat until slightly thickened.
Remove wings from the oven and immediately toss in a clean bowl with the warm spicy BBQ glaze before serving hot.