Best Smoked Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

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SMOKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



Smoked Chicken Drumsticks image

These smoky chicken drumsticks are so versatile and easy! I like to use applewood chips or other fruit woods, but maple is also a great choice. Use your favorite BBQ rub. Letting the drumsticks air dry in the refrigerator overnight, combined with a higher smoking temperature, helps prevent rubbery skin that is common when smoking chicken. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce, if desired.

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 10h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 chicken drumsticks
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup BBQ rub

Steps:

  • Remove drumsticks from packaging and place on a rack over a drip tray or baking sheet. Air dry in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an electric smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Brush drumsticks lightly with vegetable oil. Place drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag and sprinkle with the rub. Toss to coat evenly.
  • 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 hrs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 61.9 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1279.7 mg

EASY SMOKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



Easy Smoked Chicken Drumsticks image

Drumsticks absorb the smoke flavor nicely and also do not dry out, making them one of my favorite cuts to smoke. They also don't need babysitting, so you can throw them on and go about doing other things.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon celery seed
4 pounds chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, mustard, and celery seed in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Lay drumsticks on a clean work surface and rub all sides with the spice mixture.
  • Preheat an electric smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Lay drumsticks directly on the smoker racks and smoke for 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 674 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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