I put a ton of butter on a sheet pan and roll dry rubbed wings in it. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes and turn. Bake 15 more minutes and crispy tender wings emerge, ready to be rolled in the sauce of your choice. I prefer mine naked, though.
I hate sauce on my wings though. Hate it. Gets all over your hands and mouth and overpowers the taste of the chicken. Never understood why so many people like to eat so sloppy. I either eat them naked like you say or I put a simple dry rub on.