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Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

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Ingredients

  • 12 chicken drumsticks

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

  • ⅓ cup BBQ rub

Directions

  1. Place drumsticks on a rack over a drip tray or baking sheet. Air-dry in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Preheat an electric smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) and add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.

  3. Brush drumsticks lightly with vegetable oil. Place drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag and sprinkle with the rub. Toss to coat evenly.

  4. 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 hours.

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