Instructions
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Place drumsticks in a deep tray, pour buttermilk over chicken, season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice.
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Cover with cling wrap, refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, preferably overnight.
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Preheat oven to 180°C. Place a rack on a baking tray and lightly spray with olive oil to reduce chicken sticking to the rack.
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In a shallow bowl, mix together panko crumbs, crushed cornflakes, parmesan cheese, thyme leaves, salt, sweet paprika and chilli powder if using.
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Remove the chicken from buttermilk and roll in crumb mix to coat. Place onto prepared rack. Spray top of chicken with olive oil.
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Bake in oven for 40 - 45 minutes, until golden and crisp.
