Chicken Lollipops

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How to Make Chicken Lollipops

Prepare the Chicken:

• Take chicken wings (10–12 pieces) and separate the drumette and wingette.
• Push the meat down towards one end to form a lollipop shape.
• Set aside while preparing the marinade.

Make the Marinade:

• In a bowl, mix:
  • Ginger-garlic paste (1 tbsp)
  • Salt (1 tsp, or to taste)
  • Black pepper (½ tsp)
  • Red chili powder (1 tsp, for spice)
  • Paprika (½ tsp, for color)
  • Soy sauce (1 tbsp)
  • Hot sauce (1 tbsp)
  • Vinegar (1 tbsp)
  • Cornflour (2 tbsp, for crispiness)
  • All-purpose flour (2 tbsp, for coating)
  • Egg (1, beaten, for binding)
• Mix well and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Crispy Coating:

• In a separate bowl, mix:
  • Breadcrumbs (1 cup, for extra crunch)
  • A pinch of salt and red chili powder (for extra flavor)

Coat the Chicken Lollipops:

• Take each marinated lollipop, dip it in breadcrumbs, and press gently to coat well.
• Let the coated lollipops rest for 10 minutes for better crispiness.

Fry or Bake:

• Fried: Heat oil in a deep pan and fry on medium heat until golden brown and crispy (about 5–6 minutes per batch).
• Baked: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F), place lollipops on a baking tray, brush with oil, and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Air-Fried: Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway.

Prepare the Spicy Sauce (Optional):

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and sauté garlic (1 tsp).
• Add soy sauce (1 tbsp), ketchup (2 tbsp), hot sauce (1 tbsp), vinegar (1 tbsp), and honey (1 tsp).
• Toss the fried chicken lollipops in the sauce for a spicy glaze.

Enjoy!

Serve hot with garlic mayo, spicy ketchup, or chili garlic sauce. Perfect for parties, Iftar, or a fun appetizer! 🔥🍗😋