re: Cooking Wings in Oven

I haven't ever boiled them first, but honestly in order to get the crispiness you're going for, I would think you would overcook them trying to bake them long enough for that. You could experiment, but if you google oven baked wings, I think you'll find that most recommendations do not include a boil.

If you don't have a temp control broiler, I think you risk burning them and I don't think you're going to get an even crispy texture. I'd do them on a rack in a high oven and if you think they're going to be overdone, turn the heat down when you've achieved the desired crispiness. You can also get that crispy texture, then toss in sauce and put them back in the oven on a lower temp to set the sauce a bit, if you like.