In large mixing bowl, place wings along with salt, pepper, olive oil, and mix with hands. Make sure to mix well by covering all wings in mix.
Use a large cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack overtop of it to allow chicken wings to drain. Aline wings in 3 rows on rack and place in oven to bake for 22 minutes.
Remove wings from oven and use tongs to flip wings over to allow other side to cook. Place back into oven for 22 more minutes.
Remove wings from oven and let cool. If you desire crispier wings, flip again and place it in the oven for 10-15 more minutes.
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat add in olive oil and spread around. Add in minced garlic and let cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add in butter and move around as it melts. When butter is halfway melted, pour in garlic powder, smoked paprika, and stir around. After 1-2 minutes, add in parmesan and mix in. Reduce heat to medium low and add in cooked chicken wings 5-6 at a time. Let chicken soak in sauce for 4-7 minutes while continuously moving around. Make sure each wing is lathered in sauce by scooping sauce with spoon and placing on top of wings.