Jamie Oliver Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Lollipops is made with chicken drumsticks, Chinese five-spice, panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, BBQ sauce, and a fresh cucumber-orange salad. This recipe creates crisp, smoky-sweet chicken with a crunchy crust and zingy side. It takes about 46 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Lollipops Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 heaped tbsp panko breadcrumbs
- 2 heaped tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cucumber
- 4 spring onions
- 2 oranges
- 1 tbsp crunchy peanut & sesame chilli oil
- 2 tbsp BBQ or hoisin sauce
How To Make Jamie Oliver Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Lollipops
- Shape the Chicken (Optional): Slice around the bone end of each drumstick and scrape the meat down to create a lollipop shape.
- Season and Cook Chicken: Toss with five-spice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Cook in large drawer at 190ºC for 30 minutes.
- Toast the Crumb: Place breadcrumbs and sesame seeds in small drawer and cook for 15 minutes at 190ºC, shaking twice.
- Make the Salad: Quarter cucumber and remove seeds, chop into chunks. Slice spring onions, peel and slice 1½ oranges, and combine with chilli oil and remaining orange juice. Season and toss.
- Glaze and Crumb the Chicken: Coat lollipops in BBQ sauce, return to air fryer for 3 minutes at 150ºC. Roll in sesame crumb and serve with salad.
Recipe Tips
- Lollipop Hack Adds Flair: Worth the extra prep for a fun, easy-to-eat finish.
- Shake the Crumb Mix: Ensures even golden color and crunch.
- Use Fresh Oranges: For the best dressing flavor, squeeze fresh juice.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Air Fryer: Even spacing ensures even cooking.
- Serve Immediately: Crispiness fades if left to sit too long.
What To Serve With BBQ Chicken Lollipops
These chicken lollipops pair perfectly with coconut rice, crispy sweet potato fries, or an Asian slaw. For drinks, try a ginger beer, iced green tea, or a citrusy soda.
How To Store BBQ Chicken Lollipops
Refrigerate: Store leftover chicken and salad separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Reheat chicken in the air fryer.
Freeze: Lollipops can be frozen before or after cooking. Reheat directly from frozen at 160ºC until hot through.
BBQ Chicken Lollipops Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 572
- Total Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7g
- Carbohydrates: 36.2g
- Sugar: 13.8g
- Protein: 45.4g
- Sodium: 1.4g
FAQs
Do I have to make the lollipops?
No, but it makes for neater presentation and easier eating.
Can I use boneless chicken instead?
Boneless works but won’t give the same look or texture.
Is hoisin sauce a good substitute for BBQ?
Yes, it adds a sweet, savory depth—either works well.
Can I make the salad in advance?
Yes, but dress just before serving to keep it fresh.
Are the sesame crumbs essential?
They add crunch and flavor—highly recommended, but optional.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Lollipops
Course: DinnerCuisine: Asian-InspiredDifficulty: Easy2
servings13
33
minutes572
kcalSmoky five-spice chicken drumsticks glazed in BBQ sauce, rolled in a sesame crumb, and served with a bright, citrusy cucumber-orange salad.
Ingredients
6 chicken drumsticks
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
2 heaped tbsp panko breadcrumbs
2 heaped tbsp sesame seeds
1 cucumber
4 spring onions
2 oranges
1 tbsp crunchy peanut & sesame chilli oil
2 tbsp BBQ or hoisin sauce
Directions
- Optional: Slice around drumstick bone and shape into lollipops.
- Toss chicken with spice, salt, oil. Cook 30 mins at 190ºC.
- Toast breadcrumbs and sesame seeds 15 mins at 190ºC, shake twice.
- Make salad with cucumber, onions, oranges, chilli oil, and juice.
- Coat cooked chicken in BBQ sauce, return 3 mins at 150ºC, roll in crumb.
Notes
- Lollipop shaping is optional but elevates presentation.
- Shake crumb mix mid-cook for even toasting.
- Serve salad fresh, not soggy.
- Great for parties or small gatherings—easy to scale.