Step 1

Preheat the smoker to 275ºF.

Step 2

Mix all of the ingredients for the smoked chicken dry rub in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Remove excess moisture from the chicken legs with a paper towel.

Step 4

Drizzle the chicken legs with olive oil and massage the oil into the chicken legs.

Step 5

Place 3 tablespoons of dry rub into a bowl (or on a plate) and roll each leg into the dry rub. Make sure each leg is completely covered in dry rub.

Step 6

Place the chicken legs onto the smoker and spray the chicken legs with cooking spray and cover.

Step 7

Smoke the chicken legs for 2-2.5  hours total (depending on how big the chicken legs are) at 275ºF. Check the internal temperature after 1 hour and flip the chicken legs over to the other side. Spray with cooking spray, cover, and continue cooking for 1-1.5 more hours.

Step 8

Remove the chicken legs from the smoker once the internal temperature reaches 170-175ºF.

Step 9

Let rest for 5 minutes and then enjoy!