CRISPY OVEN-FRIED DRUMSTICKS

CRISPY OVEN-FRIED DRUMSTICKS


3 cups cornflake cereal, crushed
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pouds), skinned (I used chicken tenders)
Non-stick cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large resealable plastic freezer bag; seal and shake well to combine.
2. Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. Dip 2 drumsticks in buttermilk, and place in bag. Seal and shake well, coating drumsticks completely. Place drumsticks on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining drumsticks. Sprinkle remaining cornflake mixture evenly over drumsticks on baking sheet. LIghtly coat with cooking spray.
3. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until drumsticks are well browned and done. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings