Prepare the Wings: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Dry chicken wings with paper towels for maximum crispiness.
Season the Wings: Toss wings in a mixture of salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Brush lightly with olive oil.
Bake to Perfection: Lay wings on a foil-lined baking tray and bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Create the Sauce: In a small pan, combine soy sauce, Mirin, honey, water, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch.
Glaze the Wings: Toss baked wings in the honey garlic glaze and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Flip halfway for even caramelization.
Broil for Extra Crisp: Broil wings for a few minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Garnish and Serve: Let wings cool slightly, then garnish with sesame seeds and serve your "Wing Bliss" hot.