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Finished chicken lollipops recipe served on a plate, garnished with chopped herbs and accompanied by a dipping sauce.

chicken lollipops recipe

This crispy chicken lollipops recipe transforms ordinary drumsticks into a show-stopping party appetizer. With a clever shaping technique and double-coating method, you get juicy chicken wrapped in a crunchy shell that stays crispy even after sitting out. Perfect for game days, parties, or family dinners!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings(about 2–3 chicken lollipops per person)
Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Chicken drumsticks - Fresh similar size preferred
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - For first coating
  • 2–3 Eggs - Beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs - Adds crunch
  • 1 cup Regular breadcrumbs - Mix with panko for best texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Fresh ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika - Smoked optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper - Optional for heat
  • ½ teaspoon Dried thyme or oregano - Optional
  • As needed Vegetable or canola oil - For frying about 3–4 inches deep

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp boning knife (For cutting and shaping the drumsticks)
  • 1 Shallow bowls (For flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs)
  • 1 Heavy pot or deep fryer (For frying the lollipops)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (To check oil and chicken temp)
  • 1 Tongs (For safe handling in hot oil)
  • 1 Plate with paper towels (For draining excess oil)
  • Optional Kitchen twine (Helps hold the lollipop shape)

Method
 

  1. Push the chicken meat down the bone to form the classic lollipop shape.
    Ingredients for breading chicken including eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs in bowls.
  2. Set up three bowls with flour, egg wash, and seasoned breadcrumbs for coating.
    Raw chicken drumsticks shaped like lollipops, coated in breadcrumbs and flour.
  3. Dip each piece in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs to create a thick, crispy outer layer.
    Pot filled with hot oil on a stove, with a thermometer attached to monitor temperature.
  4. Deep fry the lollipops at 350°F until golden brown and fully cooked inside.
    Fried chicken lollipops being cooked in hot oil with a food thermometer clipped to the pot.
  5. Let them drain, remove twine if used, and serve with sauces while still hot and crispy.
    Finished chicken lollipops recipe served on a plate, garnished with chopped herbs and accompanied by a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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