Description
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Tender & Juicy: Slow-smoked for the perfect bite.
✔️ Easy to Make: Simple seasoning and a smoker do the magic.
✔️ Full of Flavor: A smoky, savory blend with a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (for a touch of caramelization)
Instructions
- Preheat the Smoker: Set your smoker to 225°F and add your preferred wood chips (hickory, apple, or cherry work great).
- Prep the Drumsticks: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil to help the seasoning stick.
- Season Well: Mix all the spices in a bowl and coat each drumstick evenly.
- Smoke the Chicken: Place drumsticks directly on the smoker grates and close the lid.
- Time to Smoke: Smoke for 2 to 2.5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 175-180°F (use a meat thermometer for accuracy).
- Optional Crispy Skin: For extra crispiness, increase the smoker temp to 375°F for the last 10-15 minutes.
- Rest & Serve: Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes, then dig in!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-2.5 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5
- Calories: ~140 kcal (Per 1 drumstick)
- Sugar: ~1g
- Sodium: ~350mg
- Fat: ~7g
- Carbohydrates: ~2g
- Fiber: ~0.2g
- Protein: ~17g
Keywords: Smoked chicken drumsticks recipe, Smoking chicken legs at 225°F, BBQ drumsticks temperature