Napoleon Apollo 22 Charcoal Water Smoker

Napoleon Apollo 22 AS22K is a vertical charcoal water smoker built for controlled low-and-slow cooking. It offers an official total cooking area of 2,355 cm², a 55.5 cm diameter main cooking area, a water pan, charcoal basket, 304 stainless-steel cooking grids and ACCU-PROBE™ temperature monitoring.

🌫️ WATER SMOKING

The supplied water pan helps create a more humid smoking environment for long cooks. Napoleon specifically positions the Apollo 22 for brisket, ribs, fish, poultry and vegetables.

🌡️ ACCU-PROBE™ & HEAT CONTROL

The integrated ACCU-PROBE™ temperature gauge monitors chamber temperature, while three adjustable inlet vents let you manage airflow and charcoal combustion. Adjustable smoke control provides additional control over smoke flow.

▭ 304 STAINLESS-STEEL COOKING GRIDS

Napoleon specifies 304 stainless-steel cooking grids for low maintenance, even heating and effective sear marks. The official equipment list includes two cooking grids.

📐 2,355 CM² TOTAL COOKING AREA

Official specifications list 2,355 cm² of total cooking area with a main cooking diameter of 55.5 cm. Napoleon also rates the main cooking area for approximately 17 burgers.

🪝 HANGING BAR & 5 S-HOOKS

A horizontal bar under the lid works with five stainless-steel S-hooks, allowing fish, ribs and sausages to be suspended during smoking.

🌡️ SILICONE-SEALED PROBE PORTS

Silicone-sealed temperature-probe ports allow external probes to be inserted while helping reduce unnecessary heat and smoke leakage.

🚪 LARGE ACCESS DOORS

Large doors with insulated handles provide convenient access to food and the internal components. Locking toggle latches secure each section during cooking and allow sections to be detached for storage or transport.

🔄 ROTISSERIE-READY

A stainless-steel rotisserie ring is ready for motor and spit installation. Napoleon confirms that the rotisserie attachment itself is not included and is sold separately.

🛞 MOBILITY

Locking caster wheels make the smoker easier to reposition and secure. Official assembled dimensions are 56 × 56 × 140 cm.

🍖 WHAT YOU CAN COOK

Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, fish, sausages, pork, beef and vegetables. The hanging system is particularly useful for fish, ribs and sausages.

👥 APPROXIMATE CAPACITY

With 2,355 cm² of cooking space, Apollo 22 is suitable for approximately 8–12 people, depending on food type and portion size. This is a CasaGrill estimate; Napoleon separately rates the main cooking area for about 17 burgers.

⭐ MAIN ADVANTAGES

• 2,355 cm² total cooking area
• Ø55.5 cm main cooking area
• Water pan
• Charcoal basket
• Two 304 stainless-steel cooking grids
• ACCU-PROBE™ temperature gauge
• Three adjustable inlet vents
• Adjustable smoke control
• Silicone-sealed probe ports
• Hanging bar
• Five stainless-steel S-hooks
• Large doors with insulated handles
• Locking toggle latches
• Locking caster wheels
• Stainless-steel rotisserie ring
• Napoleon 10-year limited warranty.

🧼 CARE

Allow charcoal and ash to cool completely after use. Clean the cooking grids, water pan and charcoal basket and dispose of ash only after it is completely cold.

👨‍🍳 CASAGRILL RECOMMENDS

For brisket, ribs and pulled pork, maintain a steady low-and-slow temperature using the three adjustable vents. Napoleon's current manual gives an approximate AS22 fuel recommendation of up to 1.2 kg of lump charcoal or a maximum of 50 charcoal briquettes, with additional fuel required for longer cooking sessions.

🏡 IDEAL FOR

Backyards, open patios, holiday homes and BBQ enthusiasts who want a larger charcoal smoker with manual heat control and the flexibility to cook both on grids and by hanging foods.

⚠️ SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Use outdoors only in a well-ventilated area on a stable, non-combustible surface. Burning charcoal produces carbon monoxide, so never use the smoker in buildings, garages, tents, vehicles or other enclosed spaces.

Never use petrol or alcohol for ignition and never add lighter fluid to already lit charcoal. Always place charcoal in the dedicated charcoal basket, not directly on the smoker bottom. Allow charcoal and ash to cool completely before disposal.

🏆 CASAGRILL VERDICT

Napoleon Apollo 22 is a generously sized charcoal smoker for low-and-slow cooking, water smoking and hanging foods. Its 2,355 cm² cooking area, 304 stainless-steel grids, ACCU-PROBE™, three adjustable vents and five-hook hanging system make it a capable step up for larger smoking sessions.