This Smoked Chex Mix makes the ultimate BBQ snack, delivering a smoky, savory, and crunchy bite that crushes your strongest snack cravings. Just toss the ingredients together, pop it in the smoker, and dive into snacking bliss!
Chex Mix on the Smoker
I’m completely dedicated to cooking everything on the smoker, from my renowned Texas-Style Smoked Beef Brisket to a simple recipe like Smoked Salt. I truly believe the smoker can handle anything, even snacks, which are another fantastic option for this method of cooking.
Feel free to get creative with how you prepare this Chex Mix. While I used my Camp Chef SmokePro, you can use any smoker you have at home. For the best flavor, I suggest choosing pecan, maple, cherry, or alder wood.
Smoked BBQ Chex Mix
This recipe takes the classic Chex mix you already love and gives it a BBQ twist. While the original version uses seasoned salt and other spices, I’ve elevated the flavor with my Signature Sweet Rub. A blend of brown sugar, garlic, onion, and more adds just the right amount of zest and sweetness to this Chex mix. You can make your own using my recipe for The BEST Sweet Rub, or order it pre-made from Patio Provisions and have it conveniently delivered to your door.
After seasoning the Chex mix, the time spent on the smoker melds all the flavors, infusing a smoky, BBQ richness. This Chex mix is perfect for casual snacking, neighborhood gifts, and Christmas treats.
Excited to make this smoked Chex mix? Keep reading for the complete ingredient list and printable recipe. You’ll be surprised at how quickly it comes together—and how fast it will disappear!
- Mix: In an aluminum pan, combine corn, rice, and wheat Chex cereals, mixed nuts, bite-sized pretzels, and rye chips.
- Season: Melt butter, then mix it with Worcestershire sauce and Sweet Rub. Pour this mixture over the snack mix.
- Smoke: Preheat your smoker to 225°F, then smoke the Chex mix for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Serve: Let the Chex mix cool before serving, or enjoy a bit while it’s still warm for an extra flavor boost.
- Store: Keep any leftover snack mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
What do you think? Are you a fan of smoked Chex mix? Be sure to scroll down and leave a comment sharing how your Chex mix turned out!
Tips for Making Smoked Chex Mix
Here are a few tips to ensure your smoked Chex mix turns out perfect:
- Use a disposable aluminum pan. Smoking your Chex mix in a disposable aluminum pan makes cleanup a breeze and maximizes the surface area exposed to the smoke, enhancing the flavor.
- Stir gently. Be sure to use a soft rubber spatula or spoon to carefully mix your ingredients without breaking the delicate cereal pieces.
- Enjoy some while it’s still warm. One of the perks of being the pitmaster is sneaking a warm sample before serving!
- Store in an airtight container. To keep your mix from going stale, store it in an airtight bowl or plastic container with a snug lid, or even a zip-top gallon-sized bag with the air removed for extended freshness.
Smoked Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
- 2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
- 1 cup Wheat Chex™ cereal
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup bite-sized pretzels
- 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or rye chips
- 8 Tablespoons butter or margarine
- 3 Tablespoons Signature Sweet Rub
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F, choosing your favorite hardwood for flavor. For this recipe, I recommend using pecan, maple, cherry, or alder.
- Gently mix the dry ingredients by combining the cereal, nuts, pretzels, and bagel chips in a large aluminum pan, ensuring everything is evenly blended.
- Melt the butter in a medium bowl, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Sweet Rub seasoning. Gently pour the mixture over the cereal mix, ensuring even distribution by tossing it carefully with the butter, sauce, and seasoning.
- Smoke the Chex mix by spreading it evenly on the smoker grates. Close the lid and let it smoke for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even flavor.
- Let the smoked Chex mix cool completely before serving, and store it in an airtight container to maintain freshness.