Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

4 whole chicken legs (2 1/2 pounds)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the chicken and stir to make a paste.

Rub spice paste onto chicken legs and let stand on a parchment-lined baking sheet 15 minutes. Roast until skin crisps, 40 to 45 minutes; serve.