Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Recipe Details

Preparation Time

5 minutes

Cooking Time

40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken drumsticks
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 15 g Ground cumin
• 7.5 g Smoked paprika
• 10 g Dried oregano
• 20 g Garlic granules
• 15 g Ground black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas 6.
2. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
3. Pour the olive oil over the chicken, then sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic granules, and black pepper evenly over the top.
4. Toss to coat the chicken drumsticks thoroughly with the spice mixture.
5. Line a large roasting tin with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving some overhang on each side for easy cleanup.
6. Place the chicken drumsticks in the prepared roasting tin in a single layer, leaving some space between each piece.
7. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes.
8. Flip the chicken drumsticks over and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and caramelized.
9. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.