Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and put them in a gallon size plastic bag.

Add remaining ingredients to a saucepan and bring just to a boil and simmer for 1 minute.

Add 1/2 cup of this mixture to the bag with the chicken wings and massage the bag until evenly combined.

Marinate in the fridge one hour or over night. Store remaining sauce in a covered container in the fridge.

Place the chicken wings in a smoker set to 250 degrees for two and a half hours. Flip them halfway through. Brush with the sauce during the last half hour. Check the internal temp to make sure they are at 170 degrees before serving.

Note, these can also be baked in the oven: Place wings on a lined baking sheet and put in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes, flip them halfway through. Brush with the sauce during the last half hour. Check the internal temp to make sure they are at 170 degrees before serving.

Toss with the remaining sauce and serve with ranch dressing for dipping if desired.