Ingredients
6chicken drumsticks
1cupbuttermilk
¼cupvegetable oil,plus 2 tbsp for drizzling
1tbspmaple syrup
1tbspblack peppercorns,crushed
1tbspsea salt,such as Maldon®
1tbsptaco seasoning
3clovesgarlic,bruised and skins removed
½tsppaprika
¼tspcayenne pepper
3dropsliquid smoke,or to taste
Preparation
Place chicken drumsticks in a large resealable freezer bag. Add buttermilk, ¼ cup oil, maple syrup, peppercorns, salt, taco seasoning, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and liquid smoke.
Seal the freezer bag and squish everything in the bag until the drumsticks are coated. Marinate the drumsticks in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
Remove drumsticks from the marinade and shake off excess. Place drumsticks in the prepared pan and drizzle with remaining oil. Discard the remaining marinade.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes until the drumsticks are well browned.
Serve and enjoy.
