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My chicken lollipops feature frenched chicken wings coated in a sweet, tangy spice blend, then fried till golden brown. They’re the perfect appetizer or family dinner!
When I’m hosting, my friends have come to expect chicken wings, but to keep them on their toes, I’ve recently begun making a fancy twist on them- chicken lollipops!
If you’re unfamiliar, chicken lollipops are chicken wings that are ‘frenched,’ or cut to reveal bone and resemble a lollipop. While they don’t taste like candy, they DO taste like perfectly fried, well-seasoned, and juicy wings. They are so easy to make, and the flavor is unmatched- they taste so good, you won’t even need a dipping sauce.
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Why I love this recipe
- They look fancy. Only you will know how easy they were to make.
- Fryer-free cooking options. I’m a sucker for fried chicken wings, but to make a more convenient recipe, I also tested the oven, smoker, and grilling methods.
- Easy to make. Just dredge the chicken in seasoning and fry away.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“This is the perfect snack for football night with friends. Thanks. Everyone enjoyed them, and they were so easy to make.” – Mario
Key Ingredients
- Chicken lollipops. Most grocery stores and butchers sell the chicken wings that have already been ‘Frenched’. You can use whole chicken wings or drumettes if you can’t find them.
- Sauce mixture. I’m using a combination of minced garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Spices. I used a mix of paprika, ginger powder, chili powder, Kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Egg, flour, and cornstarch. To make up the crispy batter. Use gluten-free flour if needed.
- Oil. I like using avocado oil, but any oil with a high smoke point works.
How to make chicken lollipops
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1- Combine the garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and seasonings in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and egg.
Step 2- Pat dry the chicken lollipops and add to a bowl.
Step 3- oss the chicken in the spice blend, then pour the egg mixture on top and coat.
Step 4- Add the chicken to a pan of hot oil and fry each wing until golden brown.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Make sure the oil is hot. This is my #1 tip for guaranteeing crispy wings. Ideally, the oil should reach 350°F before frying.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Fry in batches. Too many chicken lollipops in the oil will cause the oil temperature to drop, resulting in oily, undercooked chicken.
Frequently asked questions
The cut used to make this recipe involves chicken wings separated from the drumette (the meaty portion).
To “French” chicken wings, cut at the base of the chicken wing using a sharp knife. Clean the bone, remove the white tendons, and push to collect the meat at the other end to create the lollipop appearance.
More crowd-pleasing chicken favorites
- Air fryer chicken bites
- Grilled chicken tenders
- Ground chicken lettuce wraps
- Chicken satay
- Or any of these chicken recipes
If you tried this Chicken Lollipops recipe or any other recipe on The Big Man’s World, please rate the recipe and let me know how it went in the comments below. It really helps others thinking of making the recipe.
Chicken Lollipops
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken lollipops * See notes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup oil
Instructions
- Whisk together the garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, paprika, ginger, pepper, and chili powder in a bowl. In another small bowl, combine together flour, cornstarch, and beaten egg.
- Pat dry the chicken lollipops. If you are using wings, 'French' them. Start by cutting around the base of the wing with a sharp knife. Remove the white tendons, clean the exposed bone, and push the meat toward the opposite end to form a lollipop shape.
- Toss the chicken lollipops in the spice mixture and coat evenly.
- Pour the mixture onto the chicken and mix well until it coats the meat well.
- Heat oil in a medium pot and cook the chicken in batches. Fry them for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- Skip the seasoning blend. Douse the wings in sugar-free BBQ sauce or my hot honey sauce!
- Use other cuts of chicken. I tested this recipe with chicken drumsticks and chicken legs, and they both turned out great. Just cook them longer to compensate for the extra weight.
This was pretty fun to make and i enjoyed learning a new way to prepare wings and the kids loved them. Thanks for sharing.
This is perfect snack for football night with friend. Thanks.
Hahaha this sounds really funny! Lolipops of chicken. I must try this.
Absolutely loved making and indulging in these chicken lollipops!
Love that, Shaheen!