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Healthy High-Protein Chicken Lollipop (Air Fryer)

Recipe by Shweta Gupta on InstagramAdded 27 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 22 to cook. These high‑protein chicken lollipops are crisped to perfection in an air fryer, featuring a spicy Kashmiri red‑chili masala and a bright hint of lemon. They make a nutritious, protein‑rich dinner or post‑workout snack.

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Healthy High-Protein Chicken Lollipop (Air Fryer) by Shweta Gupta, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Soak 5-6 Kashmiri red chilies in hot water for 30 minutes.

  2. Grind the soaked chilies together with 9-10 garlic cloves, 10 g ginger, and 2 tsp mustard oil to form a smooth masala paste.

  3. In a large bowl, combine 600 g chicken lollipops, 2 eggs, the prepared masala paste, salt to taste, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 2 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp cumin powder, 2 tsp black pepper powder, 2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mustard oil, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp corn flour; mix thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated.

  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.

  5. Arrange the coated chicken lollipops in the air fryer basket in a single layer, lightly spray with oil, and air‑fry at 350°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through (after 10 minutes) to ensure even crisping.

Tips while you cook

Soak chilies fully
Allow the Kashmiri red chilies to soak in hot water for the full 30 minutes before grinding.
Flip halfway
Flip the lollipops after 10 minutes.
Single‑layer arrangement
Arrange the coated lollipops in a single layer in the basket for uniform browning.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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