Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry the chicken wings thoroughly with paper towels.

In a medium bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.

In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the dried chicken wings and toss to coat. Add the dry rub and coat wings evenly.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place wings on a wire rack. Arrange wings in a single layer to ensure even cooking.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, or air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Once cooked, let wings rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes to redistribute juices.

Serve the wings on a platter with celery sticks and your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing.