Lollipop Chicken Wings

This lollipop chicken wing recipe is one of my most requested recipes from my mother. Whenever she made these, it would be a great day and when she asked what she could make for Christmas I requested lollipop chicken. They're a cute, cocktail party version of chicken wings. The way that you cut the chicken before frying makes it much easier to nibble on.

Lollipop Chicken Wings

An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott

Preparation time: 30 minutes but best marinated overnight

Cooking time: 10 minutes per batch

• 500g/1.1lb wing drumlets or drummettes (cut flesh from bone at the small end of drumlets)
• 2 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 teaspoon five spice powder
• A dash of pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 cup cornflour or cornstarch
• Oil for deep frying

Method:

Step 1 - Cut the drumlets as shown by slicing away the bottom and then pulling up the meat to form a lollipop. Scrape the meat from the bone with a sharp knife.

Step 2 - Marinate the prepared chicken lollipops with salt,sugar, five spice powder and a dash of pepper. Leave overnight.

Step 3 - Add a beaten egg to the marinated lollipops. Mix well. Roll each lollipop in a zip lock bag of corn-flour. Make sure each piece is fully covered with corn flour.

Step 4 - Heat a deep fryer or pot with oil and fry the drumsticks in batches of 4 or 5 for 7-8 minutes or until cooked through.