Baked chicken drumsticks

Change the flavourings as you like for these chicken drumsticks – we’ve gone for Cajun spice but curry powder, ras el hanout or black pepper would also work

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken drumsticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp garlic granules
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the chicken drumsticks into a large bowl and pour in the oil. Season with lots of salt, then add all the remaining ingredients and toss well to coat.
2. Put the drumsticks into a large roasting tin, along with any oil and spices from the bowl, ensuring there is plenty of space around each drumstick.
3. Bake in the oven for 20 mins, then flip each drumstick and bake for a further 20-25 mins until cooked through and caramelised.