Description

Fried Chicken Cupcakes are a playful twist on classic comfort food. Featuring a cornbread base, mashed potato frosting, crispy chicken nugget topping, and rich brown gravy, these cupcakes offer a fun and indulgent bite-sized meal.

Ingredients

1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix

1 egg

⅓ cup milk

Optional: ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

¼ cup butter

½ cup milk

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: garlic powder, cream cheese, or sour cream

12 chicken nuggets or fried chicken bites

1 packet brown gravy mix or 1 cup homemade gravy

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix the cornbread batter according to package instructions, adding in the egg, milk, and optional shredded cheddar cheese. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin and fill each cup with the batter. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender (about 10-15 minutes). Drain and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt, pepper, and any optional ingredients like garlic powder, cream cheese, or sour cream. Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly to make them easier to pipe.
Cook the chicken nuggets according to package instructions or fry homemade chicken nuggets. Keep them warm until you’re ready to assemble.
Once the cornbread cupcakes have cooled, pipe the mashed potatoes on top of each one. Top each mashed potato layer with a warm chicken nugget.
Heat the brown gravy and drizzle it over each assembled cupcake just before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For a cheesy twist, add shredded cheddar cheese to the cornbread batter.

Add chopped jalapeños to the cornbread mix for an extra kick.

Use a spicy brown gravy or add chili flakes to the gravy for added heat.

For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken nuggets with crispy tofu or veggie patties.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Comfort Food
Method: Baking, Frying, Boiling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 250
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 40mg