Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
10 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
12
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The drumsticks turn out moist and delicious, smoking with fruit woods or maple chips.
- Allrecipes reviewers praised the flexibility to use their own rubs and sauces.
- “These were a hit with my guests.” —Allrecipes member whoshungry
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Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
- ⅓ cup BBQ rub
Directions
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Place drumsticks on a rack over a drip tray or baking sheet. Air-dry in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
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Preheat an electric smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) and add wood chips according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Brush drumsticks lightly with vegetable oil. Place drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag and sprinkle with the rub. Toss to coat evenly.
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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.
Cook’s Note
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For extra crispy skin, place drumsticks under a broiler, in an air fryer, or on a grill for 3 to 5 minutes.
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