Air Fried Chicken Lollipops

Step 1

Cut chicken wings into 3 sections at the joints. Set aside the wingettes and discard the wing tips.

Step 2

Press the bigger portion of a drumette upright onto a cutting board with one hand. Holding a knife in the other hand, carefully cut the meat and sinews away from the middle bone. Set the knife down and pull meat downwards to form a lollipop at the base. Repeat with the rest of the drumettes.

Step 3

Place all prepared drumettes and wingettes in a bowl. Add salt, ground pepper, and five spice powder.

Step 4

Grate ginger over the top. Add garlic and mix well. Let wings marinade for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Place all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper, egg mixture, and panko bread crumbs in three separate bowls.

Step 6

Dredge a drumette with flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat with panko bread crumbs. Place on a platter.

Step 7

Repeat with the rest of the drumettes and wingettes.

Step 8

Brush or spray vegetable oil on the prepared drumettes and wingettes.

Step 9

Place air fryer basket in the unit and close the hood. Set air fryer to 390⁰F (200⁰C) for 19 minutes. Press start to begin preheating.

Step 10

When unit beeps, open the hood and arrange prepared chicken lollipops and wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Close hood to let chicken lollipops and wings cook.

Step 11

When cooking is complete, remove chicken lollipops and wingettes to a plate. Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce.