Easy Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Easy Smoked Chicken Drumstick with chicken from Costco

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Easy Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

This easy smoked chicken drumstick recipe is a perfect option for a game day meal, offering tender and flavorful chicken with minimal prep. Using pre-seasoned drumsticks from Costco or seasoning them yourself, the chicken is smoked to juicy perfection and can be finished with a crispy skin and optional BBQ sauce for extra flavor. Whether served sauced or plain, these drumsticks are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Course chicken

Cuisine American

Cook Time 1 35

Total Time 1 35

Servings servings

Calories 311kcal

Author Laura

Ingredients

14 or so Costco pre-seasoned drumsticks
1 cup bbq sauce optional I use Sweet Baby Ray's when I use sauce

Instructions

Place your drumstick out on the counter while you preheat your smoker. Preheat your pellet smoker to 275 degrees.
Place your drumsticks on the smoker and cook for 80-90 minutes until it reaches 165 degrees. Start checking the temperature on your chicken after 1 hour of cooking.
Once they reach 165 degrees, turn up the smoker to 400 degrees. If you want to add bbq sauce to the drumstick, now is the time to brush it on. Rotate the chicken as needed to crisp up the skin. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the smoker and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you want to season your own drumsticks, season well with your favorite dry rub. Then place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to overnight.

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