Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

Wood chips

2 cups (hickory or apple)

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Black pepper

1 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Onion powder

1 teaspoon

Garlic powder

1 teaspoon

Smoked paprika

2 tablespoons

Chicken drumsticks

2 pounds

BBQ sauce

1 cup (for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
2. Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning too quickly.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a spice rub.
4. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Rub them generously with olive oil to help the spice mixture adhere.
5. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated.
6. Place the soaked wood chips in the smoker box or directly on the charcoal.
7. Arrange the chicken drumsticks on the smoker rack, making sure they are not touching each other for even smoking.
8. Close the smoker and let the drumsticks smoke for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
9. For added flavor, you can brush the drumsticks with your favorite BBQ sauce during the last 30 minutes of smoking.
10. Remove the drumsticks from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
11. Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side and enjoy the smoky goodness!