Chicken Lollipops

These chicken lollipops feature 'Frenched' chicken wings doused in the most incredible seasoning mix and fried to perfection. Multiple cooking methods included. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Servings servings

Calories 214kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 pound chicken wings or drumettes
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.
'French' the wings. 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.

Video

Notes

Oven method. Place the prepared chicken onto a foil-rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 200C/400F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Grill method. Place the prepared lollipops on a hot grill brushed with olive oil. Grill on each side for 2-3 minutes, adding extra oil as needed.

Smoker method. Prep the chicken as instructed. Once coated in batter, place the chicken in a preheated smoker and smoke at 225-250F for 2-3 hours.

TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

TO FREEZE: Place the chicken on a tray, and once frozen, transfer them to ziplock bags for three months.

TO REHEAT: Warm the chicken in the oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes to reheat them.

Variations

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.

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