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Chicken Lollipops

Crispy, flavorful chicken lollipops fried until golden and perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Knife
  • medium pot or deep fryer
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels

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 ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Make the seasoning sauce: whisk together minced garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, paprika, ground ginger, black pepper, and chili powder in a bowl until combined.
  • Make the coating: in a separate bowl combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and the beaten egg until a smooth batter forms.
  • Prepare the chicken: pat the chicken lollipops dry with paper towels. If using whole wings, 'French' them by cutting around the base, removing tendons, cleaning the exposed bone, and pushing meat toward the opposite end to form lollipops.
  • Toss the chicken in the seasoning sauce, coating each piece evenly.
  • Dip or pour the batter over the seasoned chicken so each lollipop is evenly coated with the flour-cornstarch-egg mixture.
  • Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat until hot. Fry the chicken in batches, about 3–4 minutes per batch, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Use tongs to transfer the fried lollipops to paper towels to drain briefly, then serve.

Notes

  • If using wings, french them as described in the directions.
  • Skip the seasoning blend if desired and serve with sugar-free BBQ or hot honey sauce.
  • You can use other chicken cuts, but increase cooking time for larger pieces.