Step 1

Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Make sure it is topped up with wood pellets.

Step 2

Drizzle the chicken legs on all sides with the olive oil.

Step 3

Apply the dry rub over the chicken legs and ensure it covers all parts; top, bottom, and sides.

Step 4

Once the smoker comes up to temperature, place the chicken legs directly on the preheated grill and put your thermometer probe in, horizontally through each side, into the thickest part of the meat without touching the bone.

Step 5

Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature of the chicken legs is 175°F. This will take about 2 hours.

Step 6

If you like BBQ sauce, apply your favorite sauce the last few minutes of cooking time.

Step 7

Remove the smoked chicken legs from the grill and place them on a serving tray. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to reincorporate into the meat.

Step 8

Enjoy!