Step 1

Preheat smoker to 275 degrees F. (This prevents leathery skin from developing)

Step 2

Drizzle the chicken legs on all sides with the olive oil and season with the sweet rub.

Step 3

Place the chicken legs on the smoker, close the lid, and smoke for 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the legs reaches 175 degrees F. Optional: At 165 degrees brush the chicken legs with your favorite BBQ sauce (you can thin out your BBQ sauce with apple juice to give you a nice glaze vs. a thick BBQ sauce).

Step 4

Remove the legs from the smoker. Let them rest for a few minutes and enjoy!