Chicken Lollipop – the most amazing drumette appetizer that is shaped like a lollipop. Marinated with spices and air fried to crispy juicy deliciousness!
Air Fryer Lollipops / Drumsticks / Wings
This air fryer chicken are so amazing! You don’t have to freeze outside to grill them, or make a huge mess in the kitchen pan trying to deep fry them. Air Frying is changing the cooking world! Air frying chicken wings are the best because it uses less oil and a perfect healthy way to enjoy drumsticks more often!
The circulating air creates succulent crispy outsides and tender juicy meat inside. Seasoning can be adjusted to your choice. It is SO good! Everyone will love it, especially kids. This air fryer recipe is so outstanding, you will have to plan to make extras! Try them tonight!
What You Need For Air Fryer Chicken
Look for any one of these -Chicken legs / drumsticks, wings / wingettes / drumettes works!
How To Make Chicken Legs in the Air Fryer
This couldn’t get any easier! Toss everything together and then hands off. Rest will be taken care by the air fryer!
- Prep the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken legs with some paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Spice it up: In a smaller bowl combine all the spice blend.
- Marinate: toss until fully coated and marinate for few hours.
- Air Fry it: Place them the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 350F degrees for 15 minutes. Flip / toss once in between and then brush with oil. Set temperature to 400F and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Tips for Air Fryer Drumsticks / Wings / Lollipops
You will want to make sure
- Know Your Air Fryer: Temperatures and timings can vary depending on your air fryer. How many chicken pieces you can fit will also make a difference. Be sure to check and monitor your chicken drumsticks / wings, so you don’t overcook or undercook them. Adjust accordingly.
- Check the Temperature: You will need to check the internal temperature to make sure these air fryer chicken drumettes are safe to eat. The temperature should read 165 degrees for fully cooked chicken.
Air Fryer Chicken Lollipop – Restaurant style Chicken Lollipop
Ingredients
- 6 medium Chicken Lollipop
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red Chili powder hot variety, add 1 tsp extra for spicy version
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili powder for color
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp Garam Masala powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
- 1 tbsp Plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Oil
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tsp Oil for brushing
- 1 pinch Orange food color
- 1 pinch MSG
Instructions
- Pat the chicken lollipop with a paper towel to dry.
- Take them in a bowl or plate. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, salt, yogurt, lemon juice and oil.
- Mix to combine and coat the masala all over the chicken pieces.
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to soak up the flavors. Few hours or overnight preferred.
- Pre heat air fryer to 350F for 5 minutes.
- Cook at 350F for 15 minutes turning once or give it slightly toss.
- Brush with some oil or melted butter.
- Now, set temperature to 400F and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Enjoy the crispy, juicy chicken lollipop with a mint chutney!
