Smoking Chicken Drumsticks

What makes smoked drumsticks so delicious is how they absorb flavors while staying tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

– Inexpensive cut - Comes with a handle - Excellent for parties - Stays juicy & tastes delicious

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Look for fresh pieces that have a clean smell and don’t feel gummy to the touch.

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The dry rub has a little sweet and a little heat from the brown sugar and smoked paprika, with the chili and chipotle, adding heat and pizzaz.

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This smoked chicken rub is a simple seasoning for smoking any cut of chicken that is packed with delicious flavors.

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We recommend smoking chicken legs at 250℉ (121℃) for an hour and a half or so until their internal temperature reaches 175℉ (79℃).

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There is a tanginess to hickory and mesquite wood chips that complement the dry rub’s sweetness while adding to the smoky flavor found in the best-smoked chicken.

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The best way to crisp up the skin on smoked drumsticks is to use a hot grill for a few minutes at the end.

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– Blue Cheese Dip

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– Smoked Chicken Quarters with Crispy Skin

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What makes smoked drumsticks so delicious is how they absorb flavors while staying tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

– Inexpensive cut - Comes with a handle - Excellent for parties - Stays juicy & tastes delicious

Why Smoke Chicken Legs

Look for fresh pieces that have a clean smell and don’t feel gummy to the touch.

Picking Out Chicken Legs

The dry rub has a little sweet and a little heat from the brown sugar and smoked paprika, with the chili and chipotle, adding heat and pizzaz.

This smoked chicken rub is a simple seasoning for smoking any cut of chicken that is packed with delicious flavors.

We recommend smoking chicken legs at 250℉ (121℃) for an hour and a half or so until their internal temperature reaches 175℉ (79℃).

There is a tanginess to hickory and mesquite wood chips that complement the dry rub’s sweetness while adding to the smoky flavor found in the best-smoked chicken.

The best way to crisp up the skin on smoked drumsticks is to use a hot grill for a few minutes at the end.

– Blue Cheese Dip

– Macaroni and Cheese

– Creamed Corn

Side Dishes to Serve with Smoked Chicken Legs

– Smoked Chicken Quarters with Crispy Skin

– Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings

– Smoked Chicken Rub

Smoked Chicken Recipes