Emeril's Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS

• 4 pounds chicken wings, cut in half at joint (wing tips removed)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
• 1 tablespoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• Blue cheese or ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce, for dipping