Cajun-style Drumsticks

8 chicken drumsticks

2 C buttermilk

1/2 C butter or margarine, melted

1/4 C all-purpose flour

1/4 C cornmeal

1-1/2 t garlic powder

1-1/2 t onion powder

1-1/2 t chili powder

1-1/2 t dried whole thyme

1-1/2 t dried whole oregano

1-1/2 t paprika

1 t salt

3/4 t ground cumin

1/3 t black pepper

1/2 t white pepper

1/2 t red pepper

Place chicken in a shallow dish; pour buttermilk over top. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Place butter in a shallow dish; set aside. Combine flour, cornmeal, and seasonings in a plastic bag. Drain chicken; roll in butter and place in bag, 1 or 2 pieces at a time. Close bag securely and shake until well coated. Arrange chicken on a rack placed over a roasting pan; drizzle with any remaining butter. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Turn chicken; reduce heat to 350 degrees, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Yield: 4 servings.