Cajun chicken drumsticks
These Cajun chicken drumsticks are a brilliantly simple way to bring big, bold flavour to the dinner table. Coated in smoky Cajun seasoning and roasted until the skin turns crisp and golden, the chicken stays juicy and tender underneath, soaking up all those spicy, savoury flavours as it cooks. They’re effortless to prepare, need just a handful of ingredients, and deliver that irresistible mix of heat, crunch, and comfort. Perfect for busy evenings, weekend spreads, or whenever you fancy a fuss‑free dinner with a little Southern kick.
What occasion are these best for?
These tasty chicken drumsticks are perfect for so many occasions — enjoy them as a snack, pack them into a lunchbox, serve them at parties, or take them along on a picnic.
Cajun chicken drumsticks
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 5 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 20°c / gas 7.
- Place the flour, cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a bowl, mix together and set aside.
- With a pastry brush, brush each of the chicken drumsticks with oil, then toss each drumstick in the flour mix until coated all over. Place on a wire rack on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 35-45 mins, until cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Serve either hot or cold.