Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
Description
These smoked chicken legs are so versatile and easy. Use applewood chips or maple and season with your favorite barbecue rub for delicious legs.
Ingredients
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12 chicken drumsticks
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1/4 cup vegetable oil, or as needed
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1/3 cup BBQ rub
Directions
1
Place drumsticks on a rack over a drip tray or baking sheet. Air-dry in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
2
Preheat an electric smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) and add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
3
Brush drumsticks lightly with vegetable oil. Place drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag and sprinkle with the rub. Toss to coat evenly.
4
Place drumsticks on the rack in the smoker. Smoke until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 hours.