Step 1

Wash chicken legs and place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer, then let them sit in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours or preferable overnight. Do not cover them; let the air-dry them out. You can omit this part and proceed with the spices.

Step 2

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 3

Place the chicken in a large bowl, with all the spices, and then drizzle with oil.

Step 4

Line a baking pan with foil; top with a wire rack. Arrange chicken legs out in a single layer. While the chicken legs are baking oil will slowly drip to the bottom of the baking pan.

Step 5

Bake chicken legs until cooked through and skin is crispy, about 45-50 minutes-rotate chicken legs half way through-roughly 20 minutes.

Step 6

Remove and serve with your favorite chicken sauce or african pepper sauce