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Crispy Smoked Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

Crispy Smoked Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Drumsticks

  • 3 lbs. chicken legs
  • 2 TBSP baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

For the Buffalo Sauce

  • 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Habanero hot sauce to taste

Instructions
 

For the Drumsticks

  • Dry your chicken legs thoroughly with a paper towel.
  • Add the baking powder and salt to a zip-top freezer bag with the legs, close the bag, and toss to coat evenly.
  • Preheat your smoker to 250°F. We smoked with pecan wood, but your favorite wood can be used. Place the legs directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke for 30 minutes.
  • Increase the heat in your smoker to 425°F. Brush the legs with the buffalo sauce.
  • Continue cooking the legs until they reach 175°F.
  • Remove the legs from the smoker and serve with blue cheese dressing.

For the Buffalo Sauce

  • Well, this is simple…combine everything in a saucepan over low and whisk to combine once the butter is melted.
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