Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
Smoked Chicken Drumsticks deliver juicy meat with a satisfying bite-through skin, perfumed by sweet applewood or maple smoke. A generous BBQ rub and a touch of oil form a savory crust that pairs perfectly with the tender interior. Ideal for weekend cookouts or game day spreads, these drumsticks showcase straightforward technique with big backyard flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Set the drumsticks on a rack over a drip tray or baking sheet. Air-dry them in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an electric smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) and add wood chips as directed by the manufacturer.
- 3
Lightly brush the drumsticks with vegetable oil. Put the drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag, sprinkle with the rub, and toss to coat evenly.
- 4
Arrange the drumsticks on the rack in the smoker. Smoke until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 hours.
- Calories 1927.77 kcal High
- Protein 378.65 g Good Source
- Carbs 1.18 g Moderate
- Total Fat 46.59 g High
- Saturated Fat 0.71 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1271.7 mg High
- Sodium 3378.98 mg High
- Fiber 0.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.24 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 1.89 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 227.52 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.